Ironcloth

The product when ironthread is woven into fabric. When only ironthread is used to weave the fabric it is true ironcloth and comes in several varieties:

1. Underarmor: Tight weave using fine grade ironthread. This is light, flexible, and breathable. While it has good puncture resistance, it's better at abrasion resistance. Usually worn by Halfling foragers and gatherers to maintain agility but protect against scrapes and scratches and the odd branch or thorn. Sometimes worn by the Simian Post when on a particularly challenging or risky delivery however the cost of these articles greatly limits availability for this use by any but the most skilled and trusted spews.
2. Threadmail: Several layers of cross-bias, standard, weaves using moderate to heavy grade ironthread. This is heavier than underarmor, although still reasonably light, but provides excellent padding and puncture resistance. Less flexible and breathable than underarmor it's rarely worn on it's own. Usually worn under medium to heavy chitin armor especially in combat situations.
3. Exhibition: Usually a single layer of loose weave and moderate grade ironthread. Ironcloth is rare and expensive which makes it the perfect medium to demonstrate prestige, wealth, and/or power. Where used to project status above their position, exhibition ironcloth is typically of loose weave and poor grade. Exhibition ironcloth with tight weave and fine grade ironthread is very rare as it's considered irresponsible waste of a very valuable resource.
4. Threadwing Crimson: Ironcloth from the Crimson Threadwing is always of the finest grade and highest quality. It's also very rare and the color is breathtaking. As such, Exhibition Crimson Threadwing ironcloth is almost unheard of, the waste is considered unforgivable. This ironcloth is almost always used as an outer layer for heavy ironcloth armor which is far lighter and more flexible than chitin armor but much more effective. Often it overlays a layer of Wizard Weave that has additional protective enchantments. Only the most elite warriors are allowed to wear this armor and it's considered a badge of the highest honor.

Blended ironcloth is the product when ironthread is used in conjunction with mundane cloth, such as oilcloth and also comes in several varieties:

1. Fool's Threadmail: Usually less than 50% real ironthread, and poor quality at that, made as a knock-off to scam the ignorant. Many a would-be but inexperienced warrior died from pierced fool's mail.
2. Slow Threadmail: Usually 50% to 80% real ironthread, from medium to good quality. Sold as a more affordable alternative to cloth mail where either cost, need, or both preclude actual cloth mail.
3. Wizard Weave: Typically 50% fine grade ironthread alternating with fine grade oilthread in a tight weave. The exact process to create Wizard Weave is a closely guarded secret. The purpose of Wizard Weave is to create enchanted ironcloth. Ironthread is naturally resistant to enchantment but it doesn't convey magic resistance to anything else. So the ironthread in Wizard Weave imparts natural protection while the oilthread can be enchanted. This cloth is two layered in cross-bias. It's very light but durable. Unenchanted Wizard Weave is highly sought after since manufacture is very expensive and nearly always custom made for specific use and immediately enchanted.