For those that asked and are too LAZY to look themselves (you know who you are lol) here is where Granger-Taylor speculates regarding the use of spliced linen for armor. It's in the wonderful book "Wearing the Cloak" which everyone here should read.
Regarding spliced linen, a subject I feel will force us to rethink some of what we believe regarding linen armor this is a must read. It's technical, but short.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.100...018-0677-8
Here's one of several discussions regarding kaolin and linen armor. Sorry yes it's on Facebook, but it's a good discussion and I posted pictures to help folks visualize what the stuff is.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/37100672...5727845333
More technical data on the efficacy of kaolin.
https://cpb-us-w2.wpmucdn.com/sites.udel...0yAemsBsDU
Not only does kaolin make textile fabric more protective it also has medicinal values regarding bleeding that the ancients were probably aware of as they used kaolin extensively for many purposes.
Can't find the RAT discussion on the question of alum-tawed leather being present in Greece during the hoplite era but it is Carol van Driel-Murray that makes the assertion that there is no known evidence available. I wonder if that is still true?
Regarding spliced linen, a subject I feel will force us to rethink some of what we believe regarding linen armor this is a must read. It's technical, but short.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.100...018-0677-8
Here's one of several discussions regarding kaolin and linen armor. Sorry yes it's on Facebook, but it's a good discussion and I posted pictures to help folks visualize what the stuff is.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/37100672...5727845333
More technical data on the efficacy of kaolin.
https://cpb-us-w2.wpmucdn.com/sites.udel...0yAemsBsDU
Not only does kaolin make textile fabric more protective it also has medicinal values regarding bleeding that the ancients were probably aware of as they used kaolin extensively for many purposes.
Can't find the RAT discussion on the question of alum-tawed leather being present in Greece during the hoplite era but it is Carol van Driel-Murray that makes the assertion that there is no known evidence available. I wonder if that is still true?
Joe Balmos
