Superman Returns Cape fabric ?

[StanLee Wannabe]

So I'm wondering what fabric people are using to create the Returns capes?

[StanLee Wannabe]

Wow....68 looks and no posters. Thanks guys.

[7_SUPERMAN_7]

i think ppl are using a material called pleather.... ive gone with a more fabric cape tho as im not into the pleather cape...

[StanLee Wannabe]

After doing some research I've learned that there are a few materials:


pleather - plasticy and slick
moleskin - fabricy, stretchy, and smoothe
gabardine - courser fabric (Christopher Reeve type)
broadcloth - cotton used for lining

I was wondering if what exactly was used for the Routh cape. Is there something besides pleather that is still slick but more flowing?

I know some people coat capes in latex and paint them, though latex degrades.

Is there some more sophisticated, slick cape fabric?

[7_SUPERMAN_7]

im not too sure mate, but i hope you find the answer....

[StanLee Wannabe]

A guy named Matt Munson has totally dissected the methods, fabric, and other details of the Superman Returns cape on his blog. Thanks guys.