Flat Riveted Chainmail represents the gold standard of authentic medieval armor construction. Unlike butted chainmail, riveted mail uses flattened steel rings that are carefully secured with dome, pin, or wedge rivets, creating a far stronger and more durable armor system. This method was widely used in historical European armor and remains the preferred choice for serious reenactors and combat practitioners today. In this section, you will find our collection of flat riveted chainmail shirts, including traditional hauberks, haubergeons, voiders, and front-open mail vests, all crafted using historically accurate construction techniques.
At AllbestStuff, our chainmail production begins with heating and flattening the wire to create flat steel rings before moving to the drilling and riveting stages. This careful preparation ensures that each ring maintains structural strength and uniformity. The embedded video on this page demonstrates the wire heating and flattening process, which is a critical step in producing historically accurate flat ring chainmail. Our skilled craftsmen assemble the rings in traditional European patterns with meticulous attention to rivet quality, ensuring both durability and flexibility for extended wear.
We offer two main wire gauges depending on the intended use:
Our flat riveted chainmail products are available in multiple finishes to suit different preferences:
This category showcases a range of popular chainmail armor styles including:
As direct manufacturers with in-house production, we offer complete customization options. Customers can request custom chest sizes, sleeve lengths, ring gauges, or other modifications to create armor tailored to their needs. Whether you are a serious reenactor, SCA combat fighter, LARP enthusiast, or historical collector, our flat riveted chainmail shirts deliver authentic medieval craftsmanship and battle-ready durability.
Helpful information about flat riveted maille products.
Flat riveted chainmail is armor constructed using flattened steel rings that are secured with rivets, making it significantly stronger than butted chainmail.
Riveted rings are mechanically locked together with rivets, preventing them from opening under impact. Butted rings can separate when subjected to heavy force.
16 gauge steel is typically preferred for full-contact combat due to its heavier and stronger construction.
Yes. 18 gauge chainmail is still very durable and provides a good balance between strength and comfort for reenactment and LARP use.
Our flat riveted chainmail is available in oiled, blackened, and galvanized finishes.
Yes. As manufacturers, we offer custom sizing and design modifications based on customer requirements.