Overview

As a general guideline, attendees must be clothed and behave in such a manner that sufficiently complies with applicable laws and does not bring the convention or venue into disrepute. 
 
Furnal Equinox requests that attendees be discreet with their apparel (fursuits, collars, ears, harnesses, etc) outside of convention hours and in any hotel common spaces. This includes the hotel lobby, pool, fitness centre, and any hallway including those in the Sheraton-PATH sections of the venue.

While these guidelines aim to be comprehensive, they are not exhaustive and are subject to change. 

Required At All Times

Attendees must maintain a minimum level of body coverage (t-shirt and shorts, or equivalent);

Prohibited

• Any clothing and/or accessories that overly accentuate, deliberately draw attention to or reveal genitalia; 
• Any items that will unduly compromise the mobility or safety of yourself or others such as; 
  • ‘In use’ restraints (the wearer is bound or restrained) 
  • Chains (this includes Choke Chains) 
  • Anything that can restrict breathing (e.g. gags) 
  • Straightjackets 
  • Fistmitts 
  • Locks which inhibit normal movement or easy removal of items in the event of an emergency.  
• Any logos, symbols, flags, or imagery of any kind that is, or appears to be, intended to provoke or spread hate; 
• Any apparel that resembles or gives the appearance of military or law enforcement; 
• Any culturally appropriated attire, props, fursuits or badges, including but not limited to those that depict racial stereotypes. 

After Hours

From 9pm until the con space closes, guidelines relax a little to allow the following alternative apparel to be worn in convention space. 

• • Bodysuits (Latex, rubber, or other opaque materials not listed below) 

Always Permitted

The following attire is considered appropriate at all hours of the convention: 

• • Collars 
  • Harnesses (cannot restrict movement or accentuate genitalia) 
  • Cuffs (cannot be used to bind a person) 
  • Leashes (must be unsecured or held by the wearer only; cannot be dragging on the ground) 
  • Pup/Pony hoods 
  • Opaque fabric/spandex bodysuits  
    • • Zippers in the pelvic region must be always covered by clothing (short or skirt level coverage at minimum, cannot use underwear as coverage)

Here are some examples of what is and isn’t permitted according to the apparel guidelines:

A.) Permitted at all times
B.) Permitted after 9PM
C.) Never permitted

Uncertain about an attire article?

Ask us at safety@furnalequinox.com