Material Advice Needed for Custom Spartan Build (Flexible or Rigid?)

[losting]

Hi all,
I’ve been working on designing a custom Spartan build (inspired by both Reach and Infinite aesthetics), and I’m at the point where I need to finalize which materials to use for various parts. I’m torn between EVA foam and 3D printing, especially for larger pieces like the chest and shoulders.

I’d love to hear from those who’ve done hybrid builds or have experience with both.

Any recommended flexible filament for comfort if going with printed armor?

If I plan to travel with the costume, which material holds up better over time?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Cadet]

All build methods have own individual Pros and Cons and no build method or style is objectively better than another.

There are multiple threads here on the differences between 3D Printing and Foam suits:

3D Printing vs Foam Building

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3d printing vs foam?

hey guys as you may tell i'm new here and have a few questions on should i 3d print or make my armour from foam? i already own a 3d printer so that part is fine. my plan is to make a halo reach inspired MJOLNIR armour as it is my favourite armour. I also wanted to see if 3d printing it would...

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EVA Foam VS 3D Printed

First time posting, long time lurker and I have some questions. For a few years I've been on and off trying to build some ODST armor, but have never gotten past the paper craft and template phase. That is until last fall. I was talking with one of my friends who is more stilled with 3D...

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