Costume FX
FBFX has created some of cinema’s most ambitious costumes - spacesuits, armour and superheroes with functional stunt versions that can withstand the demands of action on set.
Our in-house team combines traditional artistry with advanced technology. From early design iterations and practical prototypes to the precision manufacture of hardware, soft costume and electronics, we provide a complete, end-to-end service.
This multidisciplinary process means every costume is not only visually spectacular but lightweight and durable, tailored to the needs of performers and filmmakers.
Versatility is key. A single costume will require multiple versions - some for close-up detail, others for stunts including flying, underwater scenes, pyrotechnics or complex mechanical effects. Whatever the requirement, our collaborative approach ensures costumes that serve both story and performance.
With one of the most extensive and best-equipped workshops in Europe, FBFX continues to pioneer new techniques, blending innovation with experience to deliver wearable works of art.
Space & Sci-Fi
Having worked extensively in the genre since 1997’s Event Horizon, FBFX has built a reputation in the film industry for producing space and sci-fi costumes. Our costumes are known for attention to detail, with projects including helmets and hardware for Prometheus (2012), The Martian (2015), the Star Wars franchise, Alien Covenant (2017), Fantastic Four (2025), Star Trek: Discovery (2017) and Halo (2022).
Armour
Producing armour has long been one of our strengths. FBFX has created legions of armies and hero costumes, accurate historical pieces, unique fantasy costumes and everything in between. Notable examples include Gladiator (2000 & 2024), Troy (2004), Alexander (2004), Kingdom of Heaven (2005), Exodus Gods and Kings (2014), The Last Duel (2021) and Napoleon (2023).
Superhero
A costume that looks fantastic on the pages of a comic book can be the most challenging of all to reproduce in 3D. It's an opportunity to really push the boundaries of materials and technologies to stay as close to the source material as possible, while making the costume practical and comfortable to wear. Examples of complete builds include Wolverine from Deadpool & Wolverine (2024), Wonder Woman (2017) and Moon Knight (2022).
Stunt / Functional
Costumes need to deliver whatever the story demands. Some speciality functional versions require electronic features that can be triggered on cue and photographed up close, while adapted stunt versions of costumes can be submerged, flown and withstand stuntwork - all while keeping performers safe. Work has included Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015) and Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025).
Creative & technical services
Art finishing
Since 1993, FBFX’s paint team has set the standard for SFX costume paint finishes, transforming lightweight plastics into authentic-looking metal, wood, scales or leather, with battle-damaged, blood-spattered and laser-scarred sci-fi art finishes.
3D body scanning
Our experienced digital team uses advanced scanning equipment to create highest quality photogrammetry scans for costume creation, mannequin milling and more.
Fully-equipped workshop
The fully-equipped FBFX workshop features 7-axis robotic milling and CNC machining, metalworking and welding, woodworking, traditional modelmaking and more, allowing rapid creation of components in-house as and when required.
Specialist plastics & PU casting
Whatever the costume calls for, our specialist moulders create costume components using vacuum casting, polyurethane spraying, fibreglass lay-up and silicone moulding.
Electronics & DMX integration
FBFX builds bespoke electronics for special FX costume, including fans, airflow and lighting, all remotely controlled by our custom DMX controllers.
Dimensional fabric screen-printing
FBFX’s specialist in-house department manufactures the high-quality dimensionally printed fabrics that have become such a key part of sci-fi and superhero costume making.
Soft costume & technical sewing studios
The soft costume team are experts in every aspect of garment construction, from stretch and technical and stunt to traditional sewing and tailoring.
CAD 3D modeling
Working closely with costume designers and visual development artists, our CADCAM teams translate concept designs into manufacturable components suitable for moulding, casting and 3D printing.