Making a BULLETPROOF John Wick Suit in Real Life! - Summary

Summary

This video is about the process of creating a bulletproof suit inspired by John Wick's character. The team behind the project spent a year developing the suit, testing various materials, and refining the design. The suit is designed to be lightweight and flexible, making it comfortable to wear while providing protection against gunfire.

The team started by testing different materials, including Kevlar, at a gun range. They found that the suit needed to withstand a variety of firearms, including a P226 handgun and an MP5 submachine gun, as seen in the John Wick movies. The testing process revealed that the samples they were testing were not performing as expected, and the team had to revise their testing method and materials to improve the results.

The team then started creating composites of different materials, aiming to create a suit that was flexible, lightweight, and bulletproof. They used a combination of Kevlar and other materials to create a layered composite that could withstand gunfire.

The team also had to consider the aesthetics of the suit, as it needed to look like a regular suit while providing bulletproof protection. They worked with a tailor to create a suit that would fit well and look good, even with the added bulletproof layers.

After several iterations and refinements, the team managed to create a suit that could stop a nine millimeter round. The suit was tested again at the gun range, and it was successful in stopping the bullet. The team was excited to see that their hard work had paid off, and they were proud of their creation.

In conclusion, the team's process involved extensive research, testing, and refining to create a bulletproof suit that was lightweight, flexible, and aesthetically pleasing. The suit was a successful project that demonstrated the team's skills in materials science and tailoring, as well as their dedication to achieving their goal.

Facts

1. The team spent a year developing a real-life version of John Wick's bulletproof suit.
2. The suit is a three-piece design, similar to the one worn by John Wick in the movies.
3. The team hired a materials science engineering student with extensive experience tailoring men's suits for Hollywood.
4. The suit is made from layers of ultra-high strength materials, such as Kevlar.
5. The Kevlar used in bulletproof vests is highly specialized and manufactured in a very specific way.
6. The team worked directly with some of the manufacturers of these highly specialized bullet-resistant materials.
7. The team needed to determine what the suit needs to withstand, based on the John Wick movies.
8. The suit needs to balance bullet resistance without sacrificing the aesthetic and flexibility of a suit.
9. The team tested different materials and samples to determine the minimum number of layers and the most flexible material that still stops a nine bullet.
10. The team learned that most bulletproof armor uses composites, which use multiple different kinds and different layer orientations.
11. The team realized that their testing method was flawed and decided to use oil-based clay again.
12. The team aimed to create a composite that offers the most protection, keeping it flexible, lightweight, and able to fit inside of a suit.
13. The team started making composites, with the goal of getting somewhere in between their possible minimums and level two.
14. The team set a baseline for their new testing method, using a level 3A vest that they've taken apart and put on top of the clay.
15. The team learned that stopping bullets is not easy and there's a lot of variability in the bullets they're using.
16. The team decided to make the suit jacket slightly thinner and started testing against just the handgun to make sure that the blazer can stop a handgun and the vest can stop the submachine gun.
17. The team confirmed their final material composite for the vest, which is 16 layers of a special Kevlar with every second layer cut at a 45-degree angle.
18. The team started assembling the full suit, but had to make some adjustments for a good fit.
19. The team finished the suit, which weighs 4 lbs, and it looks good.
20. The team tested the suit by shooting at it, and it stopped the bullets.