04-04-2006, 12:47 AM
Is there any evidence for arming garments being as thick as 30 layers? I was under the impression that the heavier layered garments were reserved for wearing over the top of mail (e.g. padded jacks) or as standalone armour (e.g. gambesons). I didn't think that aketons/pourpoints/arming doublets/etc were ever much thicker than a dozen layers.
Author: Bronze Age Military Equipment, Pen & Sword Books