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armor [2015/11/03 03:59] zashi [Requirements] |
armor [2015/11/03 16:12] zashi [Material] |
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* Linen or similar material for exterior finish | * Linen or similar material for exterior finish | ||
* Brass grommets and rivets | * Brass grommets and rivets | ||
- | * Mushroom velcro - While the aesthetic of leather belts is very appealing, I am aiming for functionality first. I could do leather over top the mushroom velcro. | + | * [[http://www.mcmaster.com/#hook-and-loop-fasteners/=znek28|Mushroom velcro]] - While the aesthetic of leather belts is very appealing, I am aiming for functionality first. I could do leather over top the mushroom velcro. |
+ | * Wire mesh ? (Could possibly use as a base-form to provide an initially rigid structure to build upon) | ||
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* Must be flexible enough (through articulation) to allow full use of skills/applications of Modern Arnis. | * Must be flexible enough (through articulation) to allow full use of skills/applications of Modern Arnis. | ||
* Must minimize vulnerable points / gaps. | * Must minimize vulnerable points / gaps. | ||
- | * Must be functional worn by itself as well as over top a padded coat. | + | * Must be functional worn by itself as well as over top a padded coat |
+ | * Must be adjustable and donnable without assistance | ||
* Desired: bullet proof against 9mm rounds (given the use of basalt fiber and an appropriate epoxy, this should be a gimme) | * Desired: bullet proof against 9mm rounds (given the use of basalt fiber and an appropriate epoxy, this should be a gimme) | ||