[PnP] Linothorax

[Thomas O. Magann Jr.]

the japanese used a silk layer under armor to reduce arrow damage. it tends to be puncture resistant.

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>From: Alex Koponen <akoponen at mosquitonet.com>
>Sent: Nov 11, 2011 12:33 AM
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>Subject: [PnP] Linothorax
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>I just saw a show that had a segment about linen armor. It didn't think 
>that it would be nearly as good as it is.
>http://www.uwgb.edu/aldreteg/Linothorax.html
>Apparently it was quite effective and only 1/3 the weight of metal 
>armor. Could be waterproofed as well.
>
>I wonder how silk with the correct glue would work as armor? I suspect 
>that it could be even better than linen.
>
>     Alex K
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