This is a fun costume. It uses a fan to keep the costume inflated (note: the fan is always on). The material is thin but strong enough. As long as you're careful not to get it caught on something sharp, it should not rip. The material is also a bit translucent so I would recommend wearing white clothing underneath the costume. The only flaw I found is that the fan is noisy and orange in color which ruins the illusion a bit. Overall, I'm satisfied with this product and will have a blast wearing it on Halloween night. Happy Halloween!