Reifflex cellular padding was a material used in the armor of Darth Vader. It was also implemented in the base of helmets utilized by the Imperial stormtroopers by the time of the Battle of Endor at the earliest, as well as the interior of the standard-issue flight helmets for X-wing pilots in the Alliance to Restore the Republic since at least the Battle of Yavin in 0 BBY.
Behind the scenes
It is named for Chris Reiff, who provided artwork for Star Wars: Darth Vader: A 3-D Reconstruction Log. The material itself was likewise based on a set of obscure blueprints that came with a stormtrooper Riddell mini-helmet and Luke's flight helmet from the same series.[1]
Sources
- Riddell Mini-Helmets (Item: Luke Skywalker X-Wing Helmet)
- Riddell Mini-Helmets (Item: Stormtrooper Helmet)
- Star Wars: Darth Vader: A 3-D Reconstruction Log
