So, the armor that I have for the Iroh cosplay is gorgeous, but is also made of craft foam, and so has a limited lifespan. It doesn't ship well, and since I'm always trying to make certain that it doesn't dent or the paint doesn't chip, it's hard to give people really good, proper hugs. :(
Thankfully, that may be changing in the future! A good friend of mine does leather armor, and has agreed to recreate the extant armor in something far sturdier for me. It'll also actually connect in a way that makes sense (as opposed to velcro, ~standbackUfools (https://www.deviantart.com/standbackufools) constantly adjusting the parts, and a lot of prayer :P ), and be hug- and glomp-capable.