The Prop Lord
Well-Known Member
To my surprise, I have not seen very many CW's Flash threads on the RPF even with the increased hype of the show.
I plan on going to the Dragon Con as DC's Fastest Man Alive.
The RPF member, TheRocketeer, makes (or rather, made) fantastic replicas of the cowl. Since his run is over, I'll be making my own.
The shoes have been ID'd and the information is in other threads.
For this particular thread, I would like to discuss the different fabrics that were possibly used.
It's obvious that Leather was used in many sections of the suit. However, I cannot figure out what the rest of the fabric is made from. I've never had the opportunity to see the costume in person so I am limited to pics around the web and the brilliant advice from members on The RPF.
Here are a few shots from around the web:
Observation suggests the use of some sort of Mesh fabric. What kind? Well, that's the thing. Is it a mesh like the Dark Knight with an underlying fabric beneath it? Or is it a mesh material with the "back" already woven into it. Perhaps mesh is lying on top of leather, giving it a change in color?
One type of weave I have found was a Knit Mesh. You can find this type of fabric on sports clothing, shoes, and backpacks. However, some are not "open" like the Dark Knight's mesh. Some are a "closed" weave.
Here's an example of what I found. You only have to purchase 500 yards at a time. :wacko
This image suggests the fabric has a "shimmering" back, which resembles what has presumably been used for The Flash. It would also appear that the same material is also used for the Reverse Flash's costume (with the inclusion of Leather, of course.)
I'm not a professional seamstress. I don't know the names of fancy types of fabric. All I know is what I'm told or what I research. This is why I need help.
Thanks!
I plan on going to the Dragon Con as DC's Fastest Man Alive.
The RPF member, TheRocketeer, makes (or rather, made) fantastic replicas of the cowl. Since his run is over, I'll be making my own.
The shoes have been ID'd and the information is in other threads.
For this particular thread, I would like to discuss the different fabrics that were possibly used.
It's obvious that Leather was used in many sections of the suit. However, I cannot figure out what the rest of the fabric is made from. I've never had the opportunity to see the costume in person so I am limited to pics around the web and the brilliant advice from members on The RPF.
Here are a few shots from around the web:
Observation suggests the use of some sort of Mesh fabric. What kind? Well, that's the thing. Is it a mesh like the Dark Knight with an underlying fabric beneath it? Or is it a mesh material with the "back" already woven into it. Perhaps mesh is lying on top of leather, giving it a change in color?
One type of weave I have found was a Knit Mesh. You can find this type of fabric on sports clothing, shoes, and backpacks. However, some are not "open" like the Dark Knight's mesh. Some are a "closed" weave.
Here's an example of what I found. You only have to purchase 500 yards at a time. :wacko
This image suggests the fabric has a "shimmering" back, which resembles what has presumably been used for The Flash. It would also appear that the same material is also used for the Reverse Flash's costume (with the inclusion of Leather, of course.)
I'm not a professional seamstress. I don't know the names of fancy types of fabric. All I know is what I'm told or what I research. This is why I need help.
Thanks!
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