European-Style Torso Armor

This category covers European torso armor for full-contact historical fighting: several brigandine patterns, chainmail (hauberk), mail armpit protection, and Visby-style lamellar. The shapes and layouts follow historical prototypes and period references from 14th–15th century Europe, with adjustments for sport impact and frequent training.

The priority is torso protection with usable mobility. Chest and back coverage relies on plate/lamella overlap, controlled stiffness, and finished edges; high-risk zones can be reinforced with mail and linked cleanly to shoulder and neck pieces. When sized correctly, the armor tracks the body in clinch work instead of riding up into the throat line or binding the arms.

Fit is built around common anatomy and proportions so the torso line stays stable while you move. Size-based adjustment is done through straps, lacing, and multiple attachment points, which helps new fighters dial in comfort over a gambeson without turning the build into a one-off custom project. Some models are shaped for a female silhouette with adjusted chest and side geometry.

For day-to-day use, durability and serviceability matter: straps, rivets, and hardware are chosen so they can be replaced without stripping the whole armor, and mail can be repaired ring-by-ring. Steel needs routine care (drying, light oil, checking edges and fasteners). The construction is aligned with common tournament equipment checks across formats (including buhurt, HMB/IMCF), but final approval depends on the event rules and the inspection decision.