Midwest Furfest 2024

Hi there! I'm Julia, hailing from Kansas (Rock Chalk!). I work for ThermApparel, where we make coolness our business. I love helping folks find the perfect cooling gear to keep comfy and chill in their fursuits and everyday life. Our gear isn't just for cons—it's perfect for workouts, gardening, walks, and more! Let's chat about how to stay cool and have a blast at the con! 🐾❄️

I will be giving a talk at the con–come check it out!

How To Keep Cool In Your Fursuit
Ready to unleash your inner fur with some fursuiting fun? Before jumping in, keeping your cool in more ways than one is essential. Did you know that temps above 85˚F / 29˚C can cause your body to struggle to regulate its core temperature and lead to serious health issues? Additionally, temperatures at 95˚F / 35˚C or higher can decrease your performance by up to 45%! But, fear not! We've got your furry back with expert tips for before, during, and after fursuiting to help you stay cool and keep the good times rolling without any issues. Make your well-being a priority to enjoy more time in your fursuit. Get ready for a chill session! Here's what's on the menu: • Feeling the heat: the scoop on overheating and how it affects everyone • The coolest trends in cooling vests and how to pick your perfect match • How to make a Cooling Plan for maximum fursuiting fun

This is a fun, informative talk with a creative Furry centered slide presentation and lots of good info. Participants will leave with good knowledge and understanding of what happens to their mental, and emotional states and their bodies when they overheat and they will learn about;
the 5 different kinds of cooling vests on the market, which ones will help and which ones to avoid.

Feeling The Heat: The Scoop On Overheating And How It Affects Everyone

• The importance of regulating body temperature.
• Recognizing signs of overheating and how to address them.

The Coolest Trends In Cooling Vests And How To Pick Your Perfect Match

• Finding the perfect fit for your fursuit.
• Different types of cooling vests and their benefits.
• How to maintain and care for your cooling vest.

How To Make A Cooling Plan For Maximum Fursuiting Fun

• Tips and tricks for staying cool during the convention.
• Easy things to do to keep your cool
  
  
  
• Feel free to ask me anything about staying cool and comfortable!