[Namron] Fabrics question

[Sæmundr inn skærr]

I think its the vagueness that is tripping me up.  3 tunics.. might work..
might not.. need punch test..   Maybe, hint hint, we'll just assume that it
will work and I will stop worrying about it.  LOL

I went to that site.  I really like what they got there.  I also like that
they list the weight of it.  I've got a plan, but now I am just trying to do
some research and make sure I do this the best way possible.. for me

Thanks much
Lorenzo

On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 11:47 PM, Donnchadh Beag mac Griogair <
donnchadh at cornelius.norman.ok.us> wrote:

>  The only way to be sure it will work for armor is to run it through a
> punch test.  At one time our Rapier Marshal was talking about making an
> official punch test for us, and I'm sure it's still somewhere on that long
> list of projects he has. ;-)
>
> For linen, the best place I know of is www.fabric-store.com.  Their IL019
> is 5.3oz/yd and is what I've used for a lot of my tunics.  When I fight
> rapier, I've just worn three of those tunics together.  Is it legal?  Well
> it's passed at war and I've never had anyone say anything about it, but I
> won't know for sure until we get an actual punch test ::hint hint:: :-)
>
> Donnchadh
>
> Sæmundr inn skærr wrote:
>
> When one talks about a "heavier weave" natural fabric, what are they
> speaking of specifically?  I am looking for linen so that I can have some
> armor for rapier made, and I am told that 3 layers of heavy linen, and maybe
> a layer of pretty stuff (like brocade) might look and work terrifically but
> when I go to online fabric shops they don't usually say "heavy" or "light",
> and love em but they dont say that their linen would work great for rapier
> armor.  =P  How can I refine my searches so that I know that the material I
> get will be suitable for not getting poked.
>
> Just thought I would throw it out on the list and see if someone has more
> insight.
>
> Lorenzo
>
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