Fully Custom Made · Individual Sizing · Approx. 2-Month Production Time

Inspired by traditional military armor of the Chinese Ming Dynasty, this front-opening straight-body cloth-faced armor set recreates the distinctive combination of textile, riveted construction, layered metal protection, and Ming-style helmet design.

Each set is individually made to order for the customer. This is not a mass-produced, standard-size costume or ready-to-ship item. The proportions of the armor are adjusted according to the wearer's body size to provide a more appropriate fit and appearance.

Important Custom Order Notice

Please read before placing your order.

This product is 100% made to order.

After placing your order, please provide us with:

• Height
• Body Weight

These will be used as the primary reference for determining the overall proportions and sizing of your armor.

Depending on your body type or specific requirements, we may contact you for additional measurements before production begins.

Please make sure all measurements and information provided are accurate, as your armor will be made specifically according to the sizing information submitted with your order.

Estimated Production Time

The estimated production time is approximately:

2 Months

Because every armor set is individually produced, the actual completion time may vary slightly depending on workshop workload and the complexity of the customization.

If you need the armor for a specific event, performance, photography project, or deadline, we strongly recommend contacting us before ordering.

Product Overview

The design features the characteristic long, straight silhouette of Ming-style cloth-faced armor, extending from the upper torso toward the legs for substantial visual coverage.

The reddish-brown textile exterior is arranged with rows of visible metal rivets, giving the armor its distinctive historical appearance.

The main armor is complemented by layered metal shoulder and arm protection, while traditional-style fastening details and side connections preserve the visual character of historical Chinese military equipment.

The accompanying helmet continues the same design language, combining a black lacquer-style shell with brass-toned fittings, a tall decorative finial, red textile elements, and protective fabric panels around the sides and rear.

Together, the complete set creates a commanding silhouette strongly associated with traditional Chinese military armor.

Design Details

Cloth-Faced Armor Construction

The main body uses a reddish-brown textile exterior with extensive rivet detailing throughout the torso and lower sections.

The dense rivet arrangement creates the recognizable appearance traditionally associated with Chinese cloth-faced armor and brigandine-style construction.

Straight-Body Silhouette

The long body design extends below the waist, creating the characteristic elongated profile of Ming-period armor.

Side openings help preserve mobility while maintaining substantial coverage.

Front-Opening Design

Traditional-style front fastenings allow the armor to open through the center, making it easier to put on and remove while preserving the symmetrical appearance of the design.

Layered Shoulder & Arm Protection

Multiple overlapping metal plates form the shoulder and arm guards.

The layered construction creates both visual depth and flexibility while providing a strong contrast with the reddish-brown textile armor.

Ming-Style Helmet

The helmet features:

• Black lacquer-style finish
• Brass-toned reinforcement and decorative fittings
• Tall central finial
• Red textile ornament
• Side and rear textile protection
• Traditional-inspired overall silhouette

The helmet is designed to visually complement the armor as a complete set.

What's Included

The complete armor set includes the major components shown in the product photographs, including:

• Main cloth-faced body armor
• Layered shoulder protection
• Layered arm guards
• Ming-style helmet
• Helmet textile protection
• Associated straps, cords, and fastening components

Please refer to the product photographs for the appearance and configuration of the set.

Display mannequin and display stand are not included.

Custom Sizing

Every set is individually made according to the customer's body proportions.

Required After Ordering

Please send us:

Height:
Example: 180 cm / 5'11"

Weight:
Example: 80 kg / 176 lb

For customers in the United States, either imperial or metric measurements are acceptable.

If additional information is required, we will contact you before the armor enters production.

Because body proportions can vary even between people of the same height and weight, additional measurements may occasionally be requested to achieve a better result.

Handmade Characteristics

This armor is individually produced rather than manufactured as a standardized factory garment.

As a result, minor variations may naturally occur between individual sets, including differences in:

• Rivet positioning
• Textile texture
• Stitching
• Surface finish
• Metal coloration
• Hand-finished details

These small variations are a normal characteristic of handmade and custom-produced armor and make each set slightly unique.

Product photographs should therefore be considered a representative example of the overall design rather than a guarantee that every handmade detail will be completely identical.

Intended Use

This armor is suitable for customers interested in:

• Historical Chinese armor collecting
• Ming Dynasty military culture
• Historical reenactment
• Martial arts culture
• Museum-style display
• Private collections
• Film and photography
• Costume and character presentation
• Cultural events
• Historical exhibitions

Due to the weight, construction, and nature of traditional-style armor, this product should be treated as specialized historical equipment rather than ordinary clothing.

Fit & Wearing Notes

Traditional armor is designed and worn differently from modern clothing.

The finished armor may feel heavier, firmer, and more structured than a normal garment. Some movement restriction is also natural when wearing layered protective components.

For the best experience, we recommend wearing suitable clothing underneath the armor rather than wearing it directly against bare skin.

When putting on or removing the armor, avoid pulling aggressively on individual straps, cords, plates, or decorative fittings.

Care & Storage

To help preserve the armor:

• Keep the armor in a dry and ventilated environment.
• Avoid prolonged exposure to moisture or high humidity.
• Wipe metal components dry after handling if they become damp.
• Avoid storing the armor while wet.
• Keep away from saltwater and corrosive substances.
• Do not machine wash the armor.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of the armor during storage.
• Store metal components carefully to reduce unnecessary scratches or deformation.
• Periodically inspect straps, cords, rivets, and fastening points.

For long-term collection or display, maintaining a dry environment is strongly recommended.

Ordering Process

Step 1 — Place Your Order

Complete your purchase through our website.

Step 2 — Submit Your Measurements

Send us your height and body weight after ordering.

Step 3 — Measurement Review

We will review the information provided. If additional measurements are necessary, we will contact you.

Step 4 — Production Begins

Once the required sizing information has been confirmed, the workshop will begin making your armor.

Step 5 — Approximately 2 Months Production

Each armor set is individually produced and assembled.

Step 6 — Final Inspection & Shipping

After production is complete, the armor will be inspected and prepared for shipment.

Please Confirm Before Ordering

By ordering this product, please understand that:

• This is a custom-made product.
• It is not ready to ship.
• Height and weight must be provided after ordering.
• Additional measurements may be requested.
• Estimated production time is approximately 2 months.
• Handmade details may vary slightly from the photographs.
• Production begins based on the measurements supplied by the customer.

For cancellation, return, exchange, and refund conditions relating to custom-made products, please review our website's Returns & Refunds Policy before placing your order.

Ming Dynasty Armor, Made Individually for You

More than simply a costume, this set is designed to capture the distinctive visual presence of traditional Ming Dynasty military armor.

From the long riveted cloth-faced body to the layered metal arm protection and black-and-gold helmet, every element contributes to a powerful representation of historical Chinese armor aesthetics.

Made to order. Individually sized. Approximately two months in production.