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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. <span class="moz-smiley-s3"><span> ;-) </span></span><br>
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For linen, the best place I know of is <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.fabric-store.com">www.fabric-store.com</a>. 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::<span class="moz-smiley-s1"><span> :-) </span></span><br>
<br>
Donnchadh<br>
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Sæmundr inn skærr wrote:
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type="cite">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.<br>
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Just thought I would throw it out on the list and see if someone has
more insight.<br>
<br>
Lorenzo<br clear="all">
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