10-14-2009, 08:53 PM
Yeah, they're what're collectively known as 'Non-Newtonian Fluids'- but the 'fluid' is the key here- if the modern use is treated fabrics, it's a form that doesn't lose its solvent or is protected somehow (outer coating, or sealed carrier, etc.). It doesn't sound like something that could ever be considered to have been thought of for ancient armor applications...
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