Matador Capes

MATADOR CAPES

Matador capes: training and parade

The capote is the cloth or cape the matador uses to receive the bull and make the first passes. At Toroshopping we have capes for all ages and levels: from children’s capes for play to professional capes and embroidered parade capes, made by Justo Algaba’s matador tailoring workshop.

Training cape: the cape used for bullfighting

It’s the working cape—pink or fuchsia on the outside and yellow on the inside—used for cape work and for quites. We have several models from matador tailoring:

• Professional: sizes from 100 to 125 cm and weighing 4 to 6 kg. It’s treated to add weight and stiffness, and is made in 15–20 business days.
• Amateur: designed for salón practice and for tentaderos.
• Cadet: for children aged 6 to 11. It measures 60 cm and weighs 1 kg, so it’s light but made with stiff fabric to learn the pass properly.
• Children’s: for children aged 2–3 who want to make their first passes. Also an ideal gift for a christening.

Parade cape

It’s the luxury cape the matador wears over the shoulder during the paseíllo and then leaves on the barrier. Our braid model is satin, with gold, silver or jet braiding and several colours to choose from. Made to order in 3–4 weeks.

Children’s capes

These are lighter-fabric capes, so little ones can play at bullfighting and make their first passes at home. Pair them with a muleta, montera and carretón.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size cape do I need?
Measure from your belly button to the floor. If you’re an adult, add 10 cm.

What’s the difference between the training cape and the parade cape?
The training cape is used for bullfighting. The parade cape is ornamental and is only worn during the paseíllo.

Can it be personalised with a name?
Yes, a name can be printed on the cape. There’s no charge for tailored matador capes; toy capes can be personalised for an extra cost.