Captain Mail
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Captain Chainmail
DescriptionSometimes we must remember that a battle only lasts a few minutes!
The Epic Armoury Captain Chainmail is easy to put on and is comfortable to wear in LARP combat. This flexible chainmail tunic has hand-stitched leather edges with a series of buckles at the front for a quick fit. The mail covers the body from the shoulder to the thighs and has long sleeves. Each butted ring is interlaced with four other rings in a 4-in-1 design. The armpits are reinforced with riveted rings designed to support the weight when lifting the arms during combat. This chainmail can easily be worn over a gambeson for greater comfort and to prevent bruising in battle.
This product requires additional maintenance. Be sure to read the maintenance sections for this product before deciding to purchase.
Quality
- Made of 19-gauge/1 mm thick mild steel
- Rolled edges with no sharp burrs
- Straps and fittings made of top-grade leather
- Natural steel finish
This product is handmade and hand-painted and is therefore unique. As a result, in comparison to similar item numbers, this product may have natural deviations in pattern, color, and shape, which are not considered defects or faults.
We produce our image material in a natural setting, where lighting and environment can affect colors and contrast. Therefore, the images shown may appear different from the product you receive from us.
All measurements are in cm unless otherwise stated.
Technical details
Brand:
Epic Armoury
Universe:
Sovereign
Materials:
Mild steel - 1 mm/19 gauge
Position:
Torso
Product type:
Chainmail
Maintenance
Epic Armoury metal works products must be treated with quality acid-free wax or vegetable oil and stored in a dry place. Metal armor containing leather parts would need separate maintenance for the leather. Read the "Leather Straps and Accessories" section below for cleaning and maintaining leather with leather care products.
Degreasing and preparing your armor for use
When you open your armor, you may be overwhelmed by the smell of grease and oil. The oil has been applied to protect your armor during storage and transport. Use a degreasing product or mineral spirits and a dry cloth or paper towels to remove all oil from the plate armor pieces. It is a bit more difficult to remove all oil from chainmail links, but it can be done in the same way. Wipe off as much as you can with a dry cloth, and for the remaining oil, you can remove the grease from the chainmail with mineral spirits or another solvent by spraying it onto the links. You can also choose to completely submerge your chainmail in a degreasing product and use your hands to agitate the metal in the solution; this will completely remove all oil and grease from your links. After removing the oil, be sure to dry the armor thoroughly. Strong, warm sunlight is great for drying your armor, but you can also use a hairdryer or heat gun to speed up the process. Be careful not to overheat any leather pieces when using a heat gun.
Note that the armor should not be washed with water. This can considerably increase the level of rust and corrosion your armor suffers.
Cleaning
Moisture is the enemy of armor and chainmail. If your armor gets wet, it is important that you dry it thoroughly as soon as possible. After handling, wearing, or after six months of storage or display, all metal should be wiped down with a clean cloth. Lightly oil the clean surface with a quality acid-free vegetable oil. Alternatively, you can apply a coat of wax to the entire surface of the exposed metal. Let the wax dry for a couple of hours and then buff it lightly with a soft cloth.
Rust prevention and removal
Store your armor in a dry place and check it every two months for signs of rust. If you find any, remove it by gently rubbing the affected area with a slightly abrasive pad dampened in quality acid-free vegetable oil or wax. Epic Dark products are specially treated to resist rust, but they should still be treated with oil and kept in a dry place.
Leather straps and accessories
Clean them by removing dirt with a stiff brush, then rub gently with leather soap and a clean, damp cloth until the leather looks clean. Remove the soap with a separate damp cloth to clean off any soap residue, and then use a dry cloth to wipe any remaining water from the leather.
You should always condition the leather after cleaning it, as the soap will have removed some of its natural oils. Treat the leather with mink oil, olive oil, or beeswax using a clean cloth, gently rubbing a small amount of oil or wax in circles into the leather. Allow the leather to soak in the oil before wiping it down with a final clean cloth to remove any excess residue.
Note: This product requires additional maintenance of the seams between the leather straps and the chainmail, as the threading is subject to extreme wear. The thread will break over time and will need to be repaired. We only recommend buying this product if you can perform self-repair of the stitched leather straps with buckles.
Epic Armoury metal works products must be treated with quality acid-free wax or vegetable oil and stored in a dry place. Metal armor containing leather parts would need separate maintenance for the leather. Read the "Leather Straps and Accessories" section below for cleaning and maintaining leather with leather care products.
Degreasing and preparing your armor for use
When you open your armor, you may be overwhelmed by the smell of grease and oil. The oil has been applied to protect your armor during storage and transport. Use a degreasing product or mineral spirits and a dry cloth or paper towels to remove all oil from the plate armor pieces. It is a bit more difficult to remove all oil from chainmail links, but it can be done in the same way. Wipe off as much as you can with a dry cloth, and for the remaining oil, you can remove the grease from the chainmail with mineral spirits or another solvent by spraying it onto the links. You can also choose to completely submerge your chainmail in a degreasing product and use your hands to agitate the metal in the solution; this will completely remove all oil and grease from your links. After removing the oil, be sure to dry the armor thoroughly. Strong, warm sunlight is great for drying your armor, but you can also use a hairdryer or heat gun to speed up the process. Be careful not to overheat any leather pieces when using a heat gun.
Note that the armor should not be washed with water. This can considerably increase the level of rust and corrosion your armor suffers.
Cleaning
Moisture is the enemy of armor and chainmail. If your armor gets wet, it is important that you dry it thoroughly as soon as possible. After handling, wearing, or after six months of storage or display, all metal should be wiped down with a clean cloth. Lightly oil the clean surface with a quality acid-free vegetable oil. Alternatively, you can apply a coat of wax to the entire surface of the exposed metal. Let the wax dry for a couple of hours and then buff it lightly with a soft cloth.
Rust prevention and removal
Store your armor in a dry place and check it every two months for signs of rust. If you find any, remove it by gently rubbing the affected area with a slightly abrasive pad dampened in quality acid-free vegetable oil or wax. Epic Dark products are specially treated to resist rust, but they should still be treated with oil and kept in a dry place.
Leather straps and accessories
Clean them by removing dirt with a stiff brush, then rub gently with leather soap and a clean, damp cloth until the leather looks clean. Remove the soap with a separate damp cloth to clean off any soap residue, and then use a dry cloth to wipe any remaining water from the leather.
You should always condition the leather after cleaning it, as the soap will have removed some of its natural oils. Treat the leather with mink oil, olive oil, or beeswax using a clean cloth, gently rubbing a small amount of oil or wax in circles into the leather. Allow the leather to soak in the oil before wiping it down with a final clean cloth to remove any excess residue.
Note: This product requires additional maintenance of the seams between the leather straps and the chainmail, as the threading is subject to extreme wear. The thread will break over time and will need to be repaired. We only recommend buying this product if you can perform self-repair of the stitched leather straps with buckles.
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