>>10161143-Lots more labor involved when working with cloth capes than just popping a plastic cape out of the mold. The fabric has to be cut, sewn, attached, results in longer time for QC checks as well
-Additional material needed aside from the various other plastics used for the figure
-Usually has to be sourced from a different supplier than the one supplying the plastics, introducing additional logistical headaches
-Additional safety testing needed since fabrics have standards they have to meet (fire retardation, stretch/tear resistance, dyes). Also has to be checked for loose metals (needles or pins) in the fabric by passing through xrays before leaving the factory.
