Plastic Lamellar FAQ
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Is plastic lamellar armor legal for SCA combat?
In most kingdoms in the SCA, plastic lamellar plate armor is legal for both adult and youth combat. (Some kingdoms require that any plastic armor not show, but still allow plastic lamellar armor plates under tabards or other coverings.) Check with your own kingdom rules for local requirements.
Where can I find lacing patterns for Lemallar armor?
We have a growing list of links to informational websites with patterns and suggestions on Lamellar armor construction and lacing. Just click on our “Links” button in the upper right corner of our web pages.
Can the hole pattern in the plastic lamellar armor plates be altered, added to or detracted from?
Plastic Lamellar plates (Newcastle, Auk, Effingham) are made from injection molded plastic. These molds are precision machined and worth thousands of dollars each. There are no capabilities for altering the plates for individual orders. If you have enough demand for a new pattern of plate to offset the cost of designing a new mold we could discuss that option with you.
How many plates will I need?
Newcastle:
These plates are quite durable, and are 2” wide x 3.375” long, 0.160” thick, weighing 1.55# per 50. An “average” suits weigh 7-8 pounds, and takes 250-300 plates.
When laced in a row, 10 plates are required to make a foot of length. Each row will add approximately 3 inches of height.
Auk:
The plates are 1.22” wide x 2.345 long, 0.075” thick, weighing 0.56# per 100 and may require padding. An “average” suits weighs about 4 pounds, and takes 600 plates.
When laced in a row. approximately 15 plates are required per foot of length. Each row adds about 2" of height to the laced assembly.
How much lacing should I buy?
Although different lacing styles will require different lacing lengths, a rule of thumb for the Newcastle and Auk plates is 1 pack of lacing for every 2 packs of plates. One extra pack of lacing is a good idea for extras and repair.
Where can I find lacing patterns for lamellar armor?
You can find links to various lacing patterns in our LINKS page at the upper right hand corner of this page.