Description
This yellow hooded kigurumi onesie is a soft plush fleece all-in-one with a character hood, ears, a tail and side pockets, in six sizes from 130cm children's up to X-Large 180cm, from $59.29. It is the jumpsuit only, and it works as a costume and as winter pyjamas, which is why it tends to get worn long after the party it was bought for.
Kigurumi are the one costume category where comfort is the actual product. A conventional costume is worn for three hours and put in a bag; a fleece onesie gets worn on the couch all winter, which changes the value calculation completely. The details that separate a good one from a bad one are mundane rather than decorative - full-length sleeves and legs so it works as sleepwear, ribbed cuffs so the sleeves stay put, buttons rather than a zip so it is comfortable to sit in, and pockets, which sound trivial until you are wearing something with nowhere to put your phone.
Specifications
| Material |
Soft plush fleece |
| Style |
One-piece kigurumi onesie |
| Colour |
Bright yellow with brown back stripes |
| Hood |
Embroidered face detail, ears with black tips |
| Fastening |
Yellow buttons down the front |
| Cuffs |
Ribbed at wrists and ankles |
| Features |
Plush tail, side pockets, full-length sleeves and legs |
| Sizes |
130cm, 140cm (children) · Small 150cm · Medium 160cm · Large 170cm · X-Large 180cm |
What's in the Box
| 1 x |
Hooded kigurumi onesie in the size selected |
| Not included |
Shoes, slippers or accessories |
Why Choose a Fleece Kigurumi
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It outlives the party - a costume worn once versus pyjamas worn all winter is a very different cost per wear.
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Buttons, not a zip - far more comfortable to sit and lie down in, which is the point of a onesie.
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Ribbed cuffs and ankles - sleeves stay where you put them instead of riding up the arm.
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Actual pockets - rare on costume onesies and immediately obvious once you have them.
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Sizes by height, from child to adult - so a whole family can match, which is most of why these sell.
How Do You Choose a Kigurumi Size?
These are sized by height, not by chest or dress size, and the number is the height the garment is cut for. Measure standing against a wall without shoes and take the size at or just above that measurement - someone 163cm takes the Large 170cm rather than the Medium 160cm. Onesies are meant to be roomy, so erring larger is safe and erring smaller is not: a onesie that is too short pulls at the crotch and shoulders the moment you sit down, which cannot be adjusted away. If you are between sizes or plan to wear clothes underneath, go up.
Is a Onesie Warm Enough to Sleep In?
For most Australian winters, more than warm enough - plush fleece is a genuinely warm fabric and many people find a onesie too hot to sleep in rather than not warm enough, particularly in Brisbane, Perth or Darwin where it is really only useful for a few weeks a year. In Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart and the southern highlands it earns its keep from May to September. The practical caution is the hood: sleeping in a hooded garment is fine for adults but should be supervised with young children, and a onesie is not a substitute for appropriate bedding for a baby or toddler.
How Do You Wash Plush Fleece Without Ruining It?
Cold wash, inside out, gentle cycle, and air dry - and the reason is that heat is what destroys plush fleece. A hot wash or a tumble dryer mats the pile permanently, turning soft fleece into something with the texture of a car mat, and nothing brings it back. Wash it with similar fabrics rather than with towels, which shed lint into the pile. Do not use fabric softener, which coats the fibres and reduces the loft. Done this way a fleece onesie keeps its texture for years; done wrong it is noticeably worse after one cycle.
Buyers are typically people buying a costume for Halloween, Book Week or a themed party who like that it doubles as loungewear, families buying matching onesies for several people at once, and people simply buying winter pyjamas who prefer a character design. It is also a common gift, and a steady seller for schoolies, camps, sleepovers and pyjama days.
See our costumes and cosplay range, Halloween, Book Week, children and clothing and accessories.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sizes are available?
130cm and 140cm in children's, then Small 150cm, Medium 160cm, Large 170cm and X-Large 180cm. The number is the wearer's height.
What is included?
The onesie only. No shoes, slippers or accessories.
Does it have a hood?
Yes - a hood with embroidered face detail and ears.
Does it have pockets?
Yes, side pockets.
Is it a zip or buttons?
Buttons down the front.
Can I put it in the dryer?
Please do not. Heat permanently mats plush fleece. Cold wash inside out and air dry.
Will it fit an adult?
Yes - sizes run to X-Large, cut for 180cm.
Fast Australian Shipping
We ship from within Australia to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, as well as to regional addresses in every state and territory. Orders are dispatched promptly on business days and tracking is provided once your parcel is on its way.
Measurements are supplied by the manufacturer and may vary slightly between production runs. Colours shown in photographs can differ from the item on screen. Not suitable for children under three years. Keep away from open flame. Supervise young children wearing hooded sleepwear.
