Glued Linen Armour- a simple test

[Dan Howard]

Fascinating stuff, but inundation and so on is not the same as wearing the armor in changing weather and temperature conditions. Static testing cannot provide much evidence--why not make a set and wear it camping for a week? And provide photos!

I make this caveat because I suspect that layers of linen placed under constant flexing pressure AND wet will have a different behavior.

Of course, it so seldom rains in Greece...

Which is largely irrelevant anyway. Sweat from the inside is a far greater problem than any amount of rain from the outside. Are there any ancient adhesives that are both resistant to sweat AND practical ? Some tree products might be water repellant but are too sticky or brittle to be practical. Animal derived adhesives do not handle prolonged exposure to perspiration well. There are also maintenance issues that haven't been addressed. Quilted defenses are far eaier to maintain and repair than glued.