snipped from posts on South East Rapier yesterday-
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Fencing armor has been a challenge for me since I have started
> fencing. Either I beg the wife to make it (the wife hates making garb
> to armor requirements) or I buy it and look like every other fencer. I
> have to give credit to Linen Armor for the waistcoat they made for me.
> After wearing doublets and shirts made out of trigger or chain shirts,
> it is the most comfortable piece of armor I have bought. It fit great,
> it was in the colors I wanted, it was affordable and it is washable!
> The wife gave it the stamp of approval on quality. I would happily
> recommend it and Linen Armor them to any one.
>
http://www.linenarm or.com/Linen_ Armor.html >Kurt
I'll second the recommendation both for civilian combat armour and garb.
Sirona's work is on a par with that of many Laurels in research and
construction and exceeds most of them in its scope of utility.
It is fashion to die for or in depending upon your skill...;-}
Cathal.
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deadlines to keep and seams to sew before I sleep :-)