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What are chainmail?

A chainmail is a suit of armor composed of interlocking metal rings used to protect the body. The earliest chainmail dates back to the 7th century BC and became popular in Europe in the 1st century AD in the Middle East, BC.

Characteristics

Chainmail is made of metal rings, usually steel or iron, which are woven together to form a mesh. rivets or simply by pressure. The rings can be joined by welding,

Chainmail can be single-layered or multi-layered. Single-layer chainmail is lighter and easier to move around in, but is not as protective as multi-layer chainmail.

Chainmail can be used to protect the entire body, or just parts of the body, such as the torso, arms, or legs.

Types of Chainmail

In the medieval clothing industry, there are 2 main types. One of them is the functional one, which is used to carry out combats and is therefore made of steel or iron. The other type is the decorative one, which, as its name indicates, is used for decoration and is made of aluminum. At Espadas y Más, you can find both types, come in and find the model that best suits your needs, with the best quality-price ratio on the market.

Their resistance in medieval garments

They give the garment to be used great resistance to penetration by any type of weapon. This great hardness is given by the characteristic joining patterns, the material used and the type of ring used.

What is it for?

This accessory in the warriors' clothing works to provide protection to the body in battles, since due to its manufacturing material (normally metal), it provides security at all times.