Linothorax vs Quilted linen vs spolas

[sitalkes]

This is all extremely interesting; I don't find a great deal written about ancient non-metallic armour (there's plenty about medieval versions). Is there a good reference that discusses the three types? I think the three types makes the most sense. They had plenty of time to work out any problems with natural glues. I've only seen reconstructions of the quilted linen type (eg in Warry) but it looks completely different from the layered type (which I have worn)- more like a sleeveless anorak. I haven't read how the quilted type was supposed to be made. I'm intrigued that Warry says that Plutarch says that Alexander wort the quilted type, as this might provide part of the explanation as to why he survived such terrible wounds. However, that surely doens't fit with the armour shown in the Alexander mosaic or with the armour found in Vergina. It also doesn't make sense that Alexander would not wear the best and most expensive available armour of the time. I had a look at previous threads and they didn't seem to discuss exactly what I wanted and mainly seemed to discuss the use of quilted armour in Persian use. Where is the yoike in the linothorax?