Zentai Suits

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Zentai

Skintight suits that cover the entire body are commonly called zentai this is likely a contraction of zenshin taitsu or "full-body tights". Such suits were first developed for use in modern dance, by making the performer anonymous, the performance of the body itself becomes the focus. In the traditional Japanese art of puppetry called bunraku the apprentice performers are completely covered in black garments against a black background to produce the same effect. In film and television special effects, solid-coloured zentai suits are sometimes used to chroma-key or digitally remove actors from a scene.

In major cities especially in Japan, zentai suits are becoming an increasingly common sight as recreational wear for both men and women at a wide variety of events ranging from conventions to dance clubs, furthering the growing popularity of the subculture.

Flesh tone cotton suits are often used by cosplayers to provide a base layer that looks like the cel-shaded skin of the animated character. When such zentai are worn under masks painted to resemble a character's drawn features, the total effect is called kigurumi.

The suits are also finding a place as a useful tool for meditation. It can provide a medium for body awareness, a focus for meditation via the senses by allowing for both sensory deprivation as well as sensory enhancement, as well as a symbolic barrier between the self and the world. It also allows the wearer to experience a sense of nakedness without the exposure of being truly nude, especially when one meditates outdoors.

And of course they make a lovely window display :)

Our collection of zentai suits are always changing, below is a small selection to give you an idea of what we stock, please call or visit us to see exactly what we have at any time

Mermaid

this suit covers the entire body and has a mermaid's tail, not very practical for getting around but looks cool! In a variety of Metallic colours

£60.00

Patterned
These suits come in a variety of designs and colours, contact us for our current range
£45.00

Bring out your Dead!

perfect for Halloween or just scaring the willies out of someone on a dark night

£50.00

Special Ops

these camo patterned suits are perfect for sneaking around in the wilderness, as long as that wilderness is purple or green!

£45.00

Regular

Plain suits in matt or metallic colours, can come with or without a hood. In a variety of colours.

£45.00

Spider-man, Spider-Man or um... woman metallic costume of everyones favourite wallcrawler

£50.00

Super heroes

Super hero inspired costumes, many of these come without a hood but include a separate mask to make sure your secret identity remains intact

£50.00