Twined Linothorax

[Feinman]

Really looking forward to the results of this. Although I must say, the density of the twining here is much different from the originals.

Thanks Evan!  The twining that has survived (Masada, the greave liner, and other bits and pieces) are made with finer (thinner) S-spun cord, made differently than the cord I am using which is braided, though if you look at the depictions, many of the cords used appear to be quite thick, artistic license aside.  The description of the Amasis armour --it could have been made of some kind of braided cord, as the construction of the cord itself was considered remarkable for the number of strands of yarn used -all of which could apparently be seen individually.
I think the cords used for a linothorax were thicker than those used for Aketons.  If one looks at the cognate twined war cloaks of the Maori, you will see thick cords used; these cloaks were supposed to be able to stop a spear thrust if they were wet, causing the twining to tighten up.  But, with the construction of the twined linothorax, the twining is secured with the quilted sewing,  The Maori war cloaks were also made by handwork, not on a loom, to get maximum tightness in the twining.  Then there is the armour from the Gilbert Islands, etc.  It also has thick cords.
So, my cord is different from what was used, though I suspect it would work as well or better than the real cords.  It is also hemp and not linen.  The only kind of linen cord I could find that was remotely similar to what could have been used was linen ropes for large model ships...  It was SOOO Outrageously expensive --and not thick enough.  I can't even imagine what a full suit would cost.  The cord I am using does a great job of binding on itself, so the weave is very tight.
Actually, I think that Tut's slings' cords are very similar to what was used --they appear to be braided:


This is what I am using:

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Here is the twining below the outer layer:

   

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Here is a description of the Maori war cloak:
https://www.google.com/books/edition/The...wAR%20COAK