A fetish in which fur, faux fur, or garments made from it, and sometimes the experience of wearing or touching it, produce strong sexual arousal.
For many people the draw is tactile and sensory rather than visual: the softness, weight, and warmth of fur against skin can be intensely arousing, and some associate it with luxury, animalistic imagery, or comfort. Fursuits and faux fur garments often overlap with this fetish, though a fur fetish and a fursona or furry identity are not the same thing.
Worth knowing: Real fur can carry allergens or irritants and faux fur can shed or trap heat, so people who wear it for extended scenes should watch for skin reactions and overheating.
Also called: faux fur, furries, fur fetishism, plushie fetish, fur suit, fur play
