A common custom mascot material is sculpted or vacuum sealed foam. To find out if foam mascots are right for you, we’ve compiled a list of pros and cons based on the knowledge we’ve gathered from our 45 years of experience creating mascots.
Many details can affect how a mascot costume works and how easy it is for a mascot performer to wear. One of the biggest decisions to make in the mascot design process is the material for your custom mascot head. There are two different options you can choose from: traditional sculpted foam and vacuum formed plastic. Both mascot head materials have advantages and disadvantages, and in this article, we will compare each one based on the following criteria:
| Traditional Sculpted Foam | Vacuum-Formed Plastic | |
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Appearance |
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X |
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Sanitation |
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X |
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Longevity |
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X |
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Weight |
X |
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Ease Of Replication |
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X |
The vacuum formed plastic head is the most common head option used. The plastic mascot heads are created by vacuum forming over a permanent foam mold. For a visual representation on how we create vacuum formed heads, watch here! Though a little heavier than sculpted foam, the vacuum formed plastic head offers the most accurate replications, ease of cleaning, longevity, and they are adjustable to different performers.
Traditional foam mascot heads aren’t as common, but their biggest advantage is that they are relatively lightweight. Foam options including stiff foam, open-celled foam, or a combination of both can be used for traditional foam mascot heads. Pieces are cut from the foam and then cemented together to form the head.
In summary
Both mascot head materials are great options for your custom mascot. Depending on what you and your performer are looking for, one option will suit you better than the other. Either way, with over 50 years of experience, we will ensure that you get the perfect mascot head for your custom mascot costume. To learn more about mascot heads check out these two blogs: Mascot Head Cleaning Guide and Mascot Vision: Inside a Mascot Head!
Looking for a custom mascot head? Olympus Mascots has been crafting custom mascots for over 40 years and has created 17,000+ mascots during that time. Whether you need a plastic or foam mascot head, our experienced mascot team is ready to get your mascot head project started. Contact us to get a mascot head quote today!
A common custom mascot material is sculpted or vacuum sealed foam. To find out if foam mascots are right for you, we’ve compiled a list of pros and cons based on the knowledge we’ve gathered from our 45 years of experience creating mascots.
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