Linothorax vs Quilted linen vs spolas

[Dan Howard]

Padded armour does have more of a 'pedigree' in terms of armour usage (being the most common type), whereas laminated armours are not particularly common.

Most of the textile armour designed to be used on its own was layered and quilted, not "padded". This holds true in India, Wetern Europe, South America, the Middle East, Russia, Asian Steppes, etc.