The outer layer is treated with a polymer fiber, similar to stealth aircraft coatings, which traps roughly 30% of photons.
The design of the suits reflected the change in gameplay focus from slow, methodical stealth to faster, more action-oriented takedowns. splinter cell suits
The suit visually degrades. At the start of a mission, it is pristine. After a firefight or a fall, the player will see bullet holes, tears in the fabric, or exposed wiring on their arms. The outer layer is treated with a polymer