How Long Does a Mascot Costume Take? Plan It Right

Drawing of Benny de Viking, the character of Planeet Goudgeel and Fighting Against Cancer, next to the custom plush toy made by Progimpex, with the same horns, cape, boxing gloves and FAC belt.
Original drawing of the bird character from publisher Kwintessens next to the plush hand puppet made by Progimpex, with the same blue shirt, red shorts, glasses and yellow beak
Urgo, the sun character of Vistalife vitamins, as illustration next to the custom plush toy made by Progimpex, with the same open smile, tongue and eyes.
Original drawing of the strawberry character from Urgo-Vistalife to a plush super soft strawberry pillow Progimpex
From idea to mascot in 25 days. Produced by Progimpex for Melkunie and Breaker, on behalf of a reseller.

Plan your mascot around your event date

A launch, a match, a festival: most mascot costumes are made for a fixed date. The earlier you start, the more room there is to get every detail of your character right, without stress and without extra costs.

Here is how a custom mascot costume comes to life at Progimpex, from your brand book to the day it walks on stage.

What we need from you

  • Your brand book – or a character sheet with front, side and back views.
  • Your Pantone colours – so the costume matches your brand.
  • Your event date – the day the mascot has to perform.
  • Where it will be used – indoors or outdoors, on a stage, a pitch or in a crowd.
  • The performer’s height – so the costume fits and moves well.

From brand book to delivery

  1. Briefing – We go through your brand book, your event date and how the mascot will be used.
  2. Proposal and quote – You receive a proposal for the proportions, materials and the performer’s field of view. Production starts only after your approval.
  3. Production – Your costume is made to the approved proposal, and we keep you updated along the way.
  4. Final check and delivery – Every costume is checked before shipping, so it arrives ready to perform.

Why starting early pays off

  • Room for adjustments – Time to fine-tune the proposal before production starts.
  • Lower transport costs – Time to ship by sea or rail instead of air freight.
  • A test run before the big day – Time for your performer to try the costume and get used to it.

Is your date already close? Tell us at the start. We’ll tell you honestly what is possible.

Mascot costumes we made for brands

Breaker mascot costume for Melkunie, made by Progimpex
Lucky, the Nationale Loterij mascot costume made by Progimpex
Pampers mascot costume made by Progimpex

Characters © Melkunie, Nationale Loterij and Pampers · Mascot costumes by Progimpex

See more mascot costumes we made for brands →

Have an event date in mind?

Send us your brand book and your date, and we’ll come back with a proposal and a realistic timeline.

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Why brands choose Progimpex

Drawing of Benny de Viking, the character of Planeet Goudgeel and Fighting Against Cancer, next to the custom plush toy made by Progimpex, with the same horns, cape, boxing gloves and FAC belt.

I’m absolutely thrilled with the final result. This has been one of our most important projects, and Progimpex delivered exactly what we needed

Since 1998, Progimpex has worked for brands, theme parks, publishers and public institutions that already have a character. We turn that character into plush toys, mascot costumes and merchandise, exactly as in their brand book, produced in larger runs and identical in every reorder. You have one dedicated contact in Belgium, from your first question to delivery.

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Send us your brand book or style guide and tell us where your character will be sold or used. You’ll get a tailored proposal within 48 hours.