SPEY LABS
since 2023





washington D.C.
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Hello, I'm a fursuit maker from Scotland who goes by the name Spey in the fandom.
I’m interested in exploring the unique intersection of craft, design, performance, and self-expression that occurs in fursuiting.

SPEY
Spey 2.52
Spey is the character I use to prototype new suit tech. She is the reason I got into fursuit making in the first place!
I needed a suit that was flexible for dancing, was passively cooled to allow for many hours of continuous suiting including the ability to wear full outfits over the suit, dextrous enough and with good eyesight and hearing to be independent from handlers if necessary, and also expressive to enhance performance. In effect, a suit that would feel as natural as possible.
To aid the range of expression (and because I'm fascinated by mechanics) I've developed a set of three mechanical motions for the face; a simple jaw hinge with adjustable tension, a tongue that can be stuck out, and eyelids which can be independently operated by facial muscles (the eyelids can also be set to one of three expressive angles; grumpy, neutral, and innocent).
The overall style blends realism and illustration, and takes cues from various existing suit styles such as western and kemono. This has resulted in a suit with slim five-finger handpaws, a form fitting head and body with proportional padding, and glossy eyes.
Spey is currently on the 2.52 version of her fullsuit. All tech developed for her suit that is (reasonably) successful will be implemented in future commissions! You can read about her current features and patch notes / planned research below.

I have recently set up a telegram announcements channel where you can follow along with commission and premade updates: t.me/speylabs
Otherwise I make general announcements on instagram, bsky, twitter, and tiktok.
Questions can be answered in the telegram channel, dms over instagram, or via spey@speylabs.com (less frequently checked).
The Spey Labs System
FURSUITS
In addition to this, the suits utilise standard components such as:
× YKK No.8 Vislon Zippers
× Gütermann Thread
× Polycotton Bias Tape
Bases
Spey Labs heads are built over standardised mask forms which are attached to an underlying harness that contains the mechanisms, face padding, and head straps. These bases represent various creature families and help ensure consistency across commissions. I'm slowly developing new bases to add to this collection; commissioners also have the opportunity to request new bases if their species isn't represented.



HEAD
PADDING
BODYSUIT
× 3D printed base
× Fleece cover
× All parts (including mechanisms) are screwed together
× Movable jaw
× Painted mouth roof
× Pushable ‘gums / jowls’ over upper teeth
× Three position (grumpy / neutral / innocent) eyelids with blinking mechanism
× Removable magnetic follow-me eyes with clear plastic domes
× Removable magnetic middle-distance eyes clear plastic domes
× Good vision, with no central blind spot
× Two USB fans and ductwork for ventilation inside the head
× Hidden open exhaust vent around face
× Hidden open exhaust vent in eyes
× Light up follow-me eyes
× Stick-out tongue mechanism
× 3D printed springy ears
× Hidden back zipper for getting in and out of head
× Adjustable head strap to balance the mask
× Strategic, velcro-attached face padding
× Pockets for batteries
× Fur 'hood / cowl' (including ears) is mechanically detachable from the mask, for ease of cleaning
× Detachable airtex mesh lining for 'hood / cowl'
× Bias lined zippers and raw edges
× 3D printed, breathable, and flexible padding, tailored to body scan
× Density of padding varies according to need
× Airtex and spacer mesh padding cover and vest (to keep padding in place)
× Faux fur, fleece, and lycra bodysuit is form fitting and highly flexible
× Fully bonded bodysuit (hand-paws and feet-paws are attached)
× Hidden access zippers for both feet and hands
× Hidden back zipper for getting in and out of suit
× Slim, five-finger hand-paws with pop-in hand-paw claws
× Hand-paws are touch screen compatible (after a few mins usage)
× 3D printed detachable outdoor pawpads on feet-paws, connected to removable printed insole
× Removable, breathable slippers for feet
× Bias lined zippers and raw edges
× Choice of plantigrade or digitigrade
PERFORM × STYLE × PLAY × DANCE × EXPLORE × IDENTIFY ×
Become a Creature
PERFORM × STYLE × PLAY × DANCE × EXPLORE × IDENTIFY ×