kig.wiki

# Kig.wiki

## Docs

- [Where to Buy Kigurumi Padding & Shapewear](Buy/buy-padding-shapewear): Starting points for Kigurumi body padding and shapewear, including foam and silicone forms, sizing checks, and safer buying considerations.
- [Where to Buy a Hadatai: Stores & Makers (2026)](Buy/buying-hadatai): Current directory of Hadatai makers and stores, plus what to check for measurements, fabric, color, construction, and international ordering.
- [Buying a Used Kigurumi Mask: Fit, Condition & Safety](Buy/buying-used-overview): How to buy a used Kigurumi Mask: verify the seller, check fit and condition, plan safe shipping, and avoid fake listings.
- [How to Order a Kigurumi Mask: Commissioning Guide](Buy/mask-commissioning-guide): How to commission a Kigurumi Mask: compare makers, prepare references and measurements, ask about price and timing, and order safely.
- [Kigurumi Mask Makers & Stores (2026)](Buy/mask-maker-styles): Directory of active Kigurumi Mask makers and stores, with filters and notes to compare styles, ordering options, locations, and recent works.
- [Kigurumi Mask Seller Red Flags: How to Avoid Scams](Buy/seller-red-flags): How to check whether a Kigurumi Mask seller is legitimate: stolen photos, fake inventory, weak verification, unsafe payments, and used-mask scams.
- [How to Buy Kigurumi Items from Taobao with an Agent](Buy/shopping-taobao-guide): An overview of buying Kigurumi Masks, Hadatai, and supplies from Taobao through a proxy agent.
- [How to Wash and Care for a Hadatai](Care/cleaning-a-hadatai): How to wash and care for a Hadatai: spot-treat stains, hand or machine wash gently, air dry, and avoid products that can damage the fabric.
- [Kigurumi Mask Care: Cleaning, Padding & Storage](Care/mask-care): How to clean, pad, and store a Kigurumi Mask without damaging its finish, hair, shell, or interior.
- [Traveling With a Kigurumi Mask: Packing Tips](Care/traveling-with-kig-overview): How to travel with a Kigurumi Mask: protective packing, carry-on versus checked luggage, keeping your mask safe and sound.
- [Kigurumi Community: Etiquette, Consent & Connection](Community/community-overview): How to meet other Kigurumi Mask performers, communicate clearly, respect consent and privacy, and take part without social gatekeeping.
- [How to Contribute to Kig.wiki](contributing): Want to improve Kig.wiki? How to edit pages, submit changes, and what we look for in contributions to the kigurumi wiki.
- [Free Open-Source Kigurumi Mask 3D Models & Parts](DIY-mask/diy-mask-open-source-resources): Open-source resources for DIY Kigurumi Masks: 3D-printable head models plus guidance for materials, latches, eyes, paint, and padding.
- [DIY Kigurumi Mask: What to Expect Before You Start](DIY-mask/reality-of-diy): The realistic cost, skills, tools, safety controls, and iteration a DIY Kigurumi Mask requires before a first-time builder starts.
- [Submit Feedback or Ask a Question](feedback): Send us feedback or ask a question about Kig.wiki without using GitHub.
- [Kigurumi Mask Wiki](home): Guides to Kigurumi Masks and Hadatai: getting started, finding kig makers, ordering safely, choosing padding, and caring for your kig setup.
- [Kigurumi Glossary: Kigurumi Mask, Hadatai & More](Start/glossary): Definitions of Kigurumi Mask terms including kig, Hadatai, Animegao, eyeports, faceplates, handlers, padding, and zentai.
- [What Is a Hadatai? The other half of Kigurumi explained](Start/hadatai-overview): What a hadatai (ハダタイ) is, how it's worn with a kigurumi mask, how it differs from zentai, and what new buyers should know.
- [Kigurumi Padding Theory: Anime Body Proportions](Start/hadatai-padding-theory): How body padding creates anime proportions in kigurumi: foam, silicone, and inflatable options, where to pad, and how to plan your shape.
- [Kigurumi Handler's Guide: Tips & Checklist](Start/handlers-guide): What a kigurumi handler does and how to be a good one: first-time handler tips, safety, communication, and a practical checklist.
- [Getting Started with Kigurumi: A Beginner's Guide](Start/introduction-beginner-path): New to kigurumi? Start here for the basics: what a kig is made of, realistic costs and wait times, and what to know before your first order.
- [Kigurumi FAQ: Masks, Hadatai, Buying & Care](Start/introduction-faq): Frequently asked Kigurumi Mask questions answered: Hadatai basics, costs, buying, comfort, care, DIY, community, and what newcomers should expect.
- [What Is Kigurumi? Kigurumi Masks Explained](Start/introduction-what-is-kigurumi): What Kigurumi Mask cosplay is, how a mask and Hadatai form the costume, why people perform, and other basics of Kig.
- [Kigurumi Mask Basics: Types, Features & Buying](Start/mask-overview): What Kigurumi Masks are, the different types of kig masks, and what to consider for fit, features, comfort, and visibility.
- [Kigurumi Troubleshooting: Mask & Hadatai Fixes](Start/troubleshooting): Practical fixes for common Kigurumi Mask and Hadatai problems: poor fit, padding lines, fogging, glasses clearance, and restricted movement.