A mascot writes us "How much bacteria is really in our costumes? "

That’s a great (and kind of gross!) question — and it’s an important one. Mascot uniforms, like sports gear, can be loaded with bacteria due to the warm, humid, enclosed environment inside the suit — especially after long games or events in very hot environments.

Typical Bacterial Levels

Mascot suits often test at hundreds of thousands to millions of bacterial colony-forming units (CFU) per square inch of fabric — especially in areas like the head interior, armpits, and torso.

How to Control It?

Use a sport dryer or ozone disinfection unit (like the Rocket Sport Dryer) — these can reduce bacterial load by 90–99% after a single 3-hour cycle. Majority of pro mascots in MLB NHL NBA & NFL trust Rocket Sport to keep their uniforms dry and bacteria free. Why not you? Visit www.rocketsport.com