Reconstructing Ancient Linen Body Armor - New Book

[Giannis K. Hoplite]

Of course ther eis the other possibility that "double" reffers to the front part overlaping at the chest. This is not only evident from iconography, but by the armour of Philip II, which definitely imitates normal organic armour.
It is worth noting that that armour was covered in fabric on the outside, dyed purple, and fabric and leather on the inside. Behind the front iron plate there was an iron frame which would support organic material, perhaps a combination of leather and fabric.

Note I am not saying linen, despite the probability, because the material is not identified, it is all iron oxides and remains of the dye.

Does anyone have a reference photo of what a twined linen of such thickness would look like?

Khairete
Giannis