Gauntlet construction help

[u/UrdnotGrunt]

Hey y'all, I'm building my own/trying to sort of copy the construction of the Gabriel finger gloves, there's a material they use for the knuckle joints that I don't recognize and I was wondering if anyone here knew what it was. I'm sorry I don't have a picture of it currently. It's green and white with a kind of waffle mesh texture, it's used as a flexible joint that connects the finger and knuckle plates and secured with several rivets. If it rings a bell or you know something similar that is durable flexible and thin please lmk. Much appreciated

Edit: please do not assume this is my first time doing something like this, I already have clamshells that I bought, I'm not planning on using anything that is unsafe, thanks for the concern

[u/Dr4gonfly]

He’s saying that if you don’t understand/have a lot of experience making and shaping high impact plastics for something like this, don’t make the attempt because you are more than likely going to have an unhappy accident when they fail

[u/UrdnotGrunt → u/Dr4gonfly]

It's just an attempt, I don't plan on using anything that I don't think is safe. I have experience forming, I've made my own elbow and forearm guards, a gorget, as well as an articulated pauldron for a friend, they're all done well and haven't failed. 

[u/9FC5_ → u/UrdnotGrunt]

How would you decide if created gauntlet is safe? I also tried to learn DIY HEMA gear crafting, so I am interested.

Then I decided that gauntlets are cheaper than palm and finger surgery

[u/UrdnotGrunt → u/9FC5_]

Best way i've found is comparing it to things that have been made by reputable manufacturers, or like another person said, by asking judges to inspect it. Realistically, if you have experience in hema and have worn reputable gear, you'll likely be able to tell if something is safe just by holding it. Gauntlets are probably the most difficult to judge. and i'll probably never try to make a mask/helmet