Chainmail Paired Voiders 8 mm Round Ring Round Riveted Rings 18 Gauge Mild Steel Natural Finish

These paired chainmail voiders are designed for attachment to arming doublets or gambesons, offering essential protection to the arms and underarm areas where plate armor alone would leave gaps. Constructed from 8 mm internal diameter round riveted rings in 18-gauge mild steel, each link is hand-riveted in the European 4-in-1 weave for strength and flexibility.

The natural oiled finish protects the steel from rust while giving the mail an authentic, battlefield-ready look. When sewn into an arming garment, the voiders provide crucial help, forming a historically accurate and functional part of a knight’s armor kit.

As plate armor gained popularity during the 14th and 15th centuries, full mail shirts were replaced by voiders, mail panels sewn to padded garments. These reinforced the vulnerable gaps at the joints while keeping overall weight manageable. The 8mm riveted weave provided excellent durability while allowing freedom of movement, ensuring these voiders were a vital addition to transitional and late-medieval armor systems.

Measurements

• Ring Diameter: 8 mm

• Wire Thickness: 18 gauge

• Coverage: Underarm to wrist, depending on attachment style

Care Instructions

• Wipe dry after use to remove sweat or dirt.

• Apply a thin coat of oil to prevent rust.

• Store in a dry, ventilated area, avoid sealed plastic or damp conditions.

• If rust forms, gently clean with fine steel wool before re-oiling.

Note: Our chainmail is meticulously handcrafted, link by link, from thousands of interlinked rings, for exceptional historical accuracy, strength, and the unmistakable artistry of traditional techniques.

Because each piece is assembled entirely by hand using authentic methods, you may occasionally notice a rivet that sits slightly proud or feels subtly looser than others. These minor variations are a natural hallmark of genuine, artisan-made mail, just as they were in the Middle Ages and show the human care invested in every garment. Should adjustment ever be needed, it can be easily done using basic pliers and a spare ring, preserving both integrity and historical authenticity.