Padded Armour

[adamparsons]

I completly agree with that Paul. It is what I was also trying to show in my section drawing further up the thread (P13)- that some of the layers can be seperate and stitched together- especially around the pteruges, and even if you use travis's linen/felt/linen core/felt/linen idea, there is not nessessarily and need for all the layers (i.e linen core) to run up into the main body, some could stop at a seam above the waist where the pteruges start. Just leaving multiple layers of felt encased in linen outers.

Ok we are assuming that it is linen/felt and not leather as you seem to suggest but the point you make is still very valid which ever material you believe was used. You still run into issues of needing to use larger looms and material wastage, when there is no purpose, when discussing linen.

Adam
I'm also not fully convinced of any material for musculata other that cupric-alloys, but there are some very well put arguments out there and I'm fascinated by the debate and am willing to alter my viewpoint with the evidenc epresented! Great stuff guys