This means that Vibranium gets stronger through use, a characteristic that ultimately separates it from anything found on Earth today.īut there’s no word - yet -on whether Wolverine’s Adamantium is stronger than Vibranium. The nanites in the armor absorb all of the kinetic energy being thrown at it and can be redirected offensively.

It actually can be used as a weapon itself. If we’re going to find our own version of Vibranium, graphene just might be the answer.īlack Panther’s armor is more than just armor, however. The impact is spread throughout the armor as vibrations, severely reducing the force and preventing most damage. Its pure carbon bonds form a diamond-shaped pattern, which can remain sturdy even in the face of high-speed projectiles. What makes it so special is its unique structure. It’s so thin that 97 percent of light passes through it while still being stronger than nearly anything currently on the market. It is the strongest material ever tested. Graphene, an atomic-scale lattice made of hexagonal shapes from carbon atoms. It reportedly has a third less strength than Kevlar, making it susceptible to most weapons. The main problem with Dragon Silk is that it seems to be more silk than dragon. This highly flexible armor is called Dragon Silk and allegedly has over 10 times the flexibility of Kevlar. Army is taking a leaf out of Vibranium’s book by developing an armor made entirely from a natural substance: spider silk. It only has 3 percent elasticity, meaning that Black Panther would be doing significantly fewer backflips if his suit was made of Kevlar.

Kevlar is made from a para-aramid synthetic fiber, which is rigid despite being strong and lightweight. The material is sturdy and has saved many heroes from would-be fatal bullets.

Kevlar is the most obvious comparison to Black Panther’s armor. If we want to be as advanced as Wakanda, though, we must pull ourselves up by our (unfortunately lame and Vibraniumless) boot straps and give it our best shot. This combination of dexterity and flexibility is not easy to achieve outside of the realm of comic books. It allows him to be perfectly agile while simultaneously impervious to bullets. Vibranium is really put to the test as the core of Black Panther’s armor. Vibranium is a game-changer for the MCU, and ultimately could be in the real world as well. There’s a dude with a literal rocket launcher for an arm, and, the best part: There’s an element in Wakanda called Vibranium that can literally power the world. Marvel’s Black Panther introduced us to some of the coolest elements of the Marvel Cinematic Universe so far: Wakanda is the most advanced civilization we’ve ever seen and brilliant teenage scientist Shuri (Letitia Wright) could give Bruce Banner lessons in science (and fashion).

Carbon fiber suit of armor