Whether he’s wearing it to conceal his identity or to frighten criminals, Batman rarely leaves the Batcave without at least one piece of real batman armor.
21 year old industrial design student Jackson Gordon has fashioned a functional set of batsuit armor that’s actually pretty badass! It’s made from impact absorbing foam, Kevlar, and 1/4″ Kydex plating.
The Batsuit
The Batsuit is an iconic outfit that helps Batman fight crime. It features armor and technologies that help him to protect himself against slashing weapons, explosions, and more.
The suit also features a utility belt that stores crime fighting gear. It’s designed to fit Batman’s physique and is meant to be comfortable during long hours of wear.
This is one of the most powerful Batsuits we’ve seen, giving Bruce Wayne superhuman strength and speed. It also allows him to fight Bizzaro, a villain with a similar power level as Superman.
The suit is designed by costume designers Glyn Dillon and David Crossman, who worked on massive films like Rogue One and Solo: A Star Wars Story. They designed the Batsuit to be realistic, based on police-issued gear and a real-world Bruce Wayne.
The Cape
Capes are a staple of superhero costume design. They are often used to glide (Batman), transport someone to the Dark Force dimension (The Shroud), or initiate teleportation (Cloak).
In addition, capes can be fireproof and bulletproof. Whether or not you think capes are cool, you have to admit they look awesome.
A real batman armor can be made out of some pretty interesting materials. One could even create a batsuit out of Dyneema, a synthetic fiber that can bend and extend while remaining nearly indestructible.
Another good choice for this type of suit would be Cordura, a synthetic fiber blended with cotton and nylon threads. This fabric is also used in the military for its bulletproof properties.
A real batman costume has a lot of benefits, but the main one is that it makes you look like a super hero! In fact, many people consider it to be the best superhero outfit of all time.
The Cowl
The cowl on a Batman costume is a key piece of the character’s look. It’s made to look like a bat, so it helps the Dark Knight intimidate criminals.
But it also has a few other useful features that make it unique. It has high-gain antennas to keep in contact with his friends and family, and it can pick up police radio frequencies.
Another way the cowl is used is to help Batman keep his balance. When he’s on a mission, he needs to maintain his posture at all times, and in 2006’s “Batman” #647 (Judd Winick, Doug Mahnke), Batman triggered an internal inertia system in his cowl to keep him upright.
But the most interesting feature of Batman’s cowl is that it has a pair of “Bat Ears.” These ears can fire off bat-like darts to hit enemies. They’re a little-used but fascinating addition to the Batman costume. It’s a clever idea that makes sense for a superhero who’s constantly on the go.
The Mask
Batman’s cowl is made of impact-resistant graphite composite, and there’s kevlar plating on the front of the mask to protect his skull from bullets. It’s also flexible so he can move and do martial arts moves while wearing it.
The bat-like appearance of his cowl makes it look like he’s ready for an attack, and it helps to increase his intimidating factor. It’s also made to withstand high impact, and can be modified to increase its strength and flexibility by inserting new armor panels.
As a matter of fact, Batman has been shown to have a lot of armor layers on his cowl — and that’s why it was so important to him in the Battle for Gotham movie.
During DC’s Dark Nights: Death Metal event, Batman wore an updated version of the Thanagarian armor shell. The suit was a gritty look that worked well with the event’s heavy metal theme. It was a great suit for Batman, although it did drain his metabolic energy.
