Cape facts for kids
A cape is a type of outer clothing. It doesn't have sleeves. Usually, a cape is long and covers only the back part of your body. It fastens around your neck.
Capes Through Time
Capes have been worn for a very long time. They were popular in medieval Europe, especially when worn with a hood. Capes have come back into fashion many times over the years.
Who Wears Capes?
Some people wear capes as part of their uniform or special clothing. For example, Roman Catholic clergy (religious leaders) wear a type of cape called a ferraiolo for important events.
Capes are also often used as rain wear. Many military units and police forces use them to stay dry.
In modern times, you often see capes on super-heroes in comic books and movies. Famous heroes like Superman and Batman are known for wearing capes.
Images for kids
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An Inverness cape, a sleeveless topcoat, often worn with Highland dress.
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Two Italian carabinieri (police officers) wearing capes.
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Tlatoani Nezahualpiltzintli, an Aztec king, wearing a Mesoamerican cape.
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A Pazyryk horseman wearing a cape from 300 BCE.
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Batman and Robin from 1966.
See also
In Spanish: Capa para niños
