Product Information

Newcastle Plate

Newcastle Plates are made of polypropylene and can be heat-formed to create curves.  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 Plate

Auk plates are made of polycarbonate, and can be heat-formed to create curves.  These plates are smaller than the Newcastle and easy to lace into contoured silhouettes as they can be tapered in the assembly (thus a tapered torso is feasible).  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.  

Effingham Plate

Documented Japanese Kozane plate (0.75"x2.75"x0.1")

Lacing

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.