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What can Costumes With Character do?
We can design and make your custom made character costume from an individual brief, or turn your own design logo into a promotional character.
We can also provide custom characters from stock and make new outfits for existing characters we have made.
Cleaning and refurbishing your costume is another area we have expertise in.
What are the benefits of a character costume?
A character costume or mascot costume is a versatile and effective promotional product.
It can create immediate impact and reinforce your identity.
Character costumes are popular with press and create public interest in both child and adult alike.
It will create a fun fantasy environment and atmosphere and can be even more effective than a celebrity whilst some even become celebrities!
Character costumes are cost effective, strong, versatile, mobile and can be worn by a number of wearers at various number of events for years to come.
How do we promote our new character?
Costumes with Character can offer promotional packages to suit your character and promotion. Just phone the sales office on 0161 442 8740 and ask for the marketing department
Do you provide training?
We can provide a brief training guide to help you get into character. If you want a professional wearer or more advice please contact our sales office.
How much does a character costume cost?
Costume manufacture to order will typically cost between £1200 and £3000 (+VAT) depending on design.
Prices will reduce for orders of 5+ costumes of the same design.
Occasionally we have character costumes in stock and these will typically could cost from under £500 to £1500 (+VAT & delivery).
Hiring vs Buying?
To hire a professional costume character would cost up to £400 a day and therefore owning your own, badged for your own company is far more cost effective.
What are the timescales?
Costumes will generally take between 1 week and 8 weeks to construct depending on current workload and quantity.
Can you deliver my new costume?
Yes, we can deliver your costume, however a delivery fee will apply. We can even deliver overseas.
Why are all of your costumes over 500 pounds, when some websites have much cheaper costumes?
Several other companies produce low budget costumes from prices as low as 279 to 400. However if these companies do not offer a cleaning, refurbishment or replacement part service which could mean the costumes have not been designed and made with hygiene and durability in mind. If several different people will be using the costume it needs to be washed and cleaned and hygienic (you wouldn’t expect your staff to wear someone else’s dirty uniform would you? )
Some character heads are heavily padded, almost like a cushion which is very hot and impossible to clean. Some are made from insulation foam which although very cheap and light, is hot and not very durable. Some are made from upholstery foam which is absorbent to perspiration. Check how the costume heads are constructed, and if a clean a refurbishment service is offered before you buy, otherwise your “bargain” costume may really be a “disposable” costume after a few outings!
Our budget ranges are built to the same quality standards as our premium costumes (Premium and custom made costumes typically range from 900 to 2000) The budget ranges have been designed with more simple styling and slightly less detail and trim, but the same methods and materials are used throughout our ranges. Our refurbishment service is available to all of our ranges. Why not check out the “What to wear” section to get ideas on just how versatile a character costume can be.
Feel free to make an appointment and visit the studio and try the costumes for yourself!
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