09-20-2010, 01:10 AM
Quote:What has lamellar got to do with layered textiles? "Laminated" does not equal "lamellar". These forums become very confusing unless everyone uses the same terminology.
"Scale" = small plates overlapped and fixed to a foundation with lacing or rivets.
"Segmented"/Laminar" = large plates overlapped and fixed to each other and/or a foundation with lacing or rivets.
"Lamellar" = small plates laced together so that there is no need for a foundation.
"Laminated" = multiple layers of material joined together to create a thicker product
Hmm. Well, it would seem that the custom of using hardening agents such as glues and resins on leather armour is relatively common, though as to specifically laminating armour, I am unsure.
Alexander Hunt, Mercenary Economist-for-hire, modeller, amateur historian, debater and amateur wargames designer. May have been involved in the conquest of Baktria.
