10-10-2021, 02:34 AM
Hi Joe,
It seems that there is some debate as to whether or not twining can be classified as a form of weaving. The cords of the armour must be twined tightly, and the cords kept under tension, so it is handwork and a loom is not used. You have to pull the braided cords tightly and twist around the warp cord --as the fabric progresses, it becomes exceptionally sturdy, and after shrinking it, it becomes hard to even get an awl through the weave. I think the linen facing of the armour with the, apparently showing the quilting through the twining, helps to hold the form of the twined linothorax so it does not sag, and it helps to keep the twining tight while providing some tailoring for the human torso.
It seems that there is some debate as to whether or not twining can be classified as a form of weaving. The cords of the armour must be twined tightly, and the cords kept under tension, so it is handwork and a loom is not used. You have to pull the braided cords tightly and twist around the warp cord --as the fabric progresses, it becomes exceptionally sturdy, and after shrinking it, it becomes hard to even get an awl through the weave. I think the linen facing of the armour with the, apparently showing the quilting through the twining, helps to hold the form of the twined linothorax so it does not sag, and it helps to keep the twining tight while providing some tailoring for the human torso.
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