Costume problems

To create the glowing, otherworldly look of Krypton in Superman, costume designer Yvonne Blake used a unique material made from a special type of glass.

The fabric gave off a radiant, energy-like sheen on camera - but it came with challenges.

Because the surface was so delicate, crew members had to wear cotton gloves whenever handling the costumes to avoid damaging their appearance

Blake explained: “Any time the material was touched by hand it would lose its reflective quality.”