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Many people are confused about what exactly a "coif" is. Some think it's a type of hairdo, while others think it's a sound you make in the back of your throat... but actually a coif is a type of close fitting hat. In medieval times this was usually some kind of armor worn underneath a hood or helm. Since we know you're no sissy we're offering you only the armor based variety of coif, made out of metal chain mail.

The Chain Mail Coif is honest-to-goodness real metal chain mail hand forged by dwarfs in forbidden mines near the center of the earth and delivered to the ThinkGeek warehouse by shrieking black apparitions in the dead of night. Its bright shine and relatively light-weight comes from its anodized aluminum construction. It's appropriate protective wear for most occasions including office meetings and parties you would rather not have attended.

Two Types of Chain Mail
We're offering two different varieties of chain mail to serve your discriminating medieval needs. Our Standard Chain Mail is a butted mail where the aluminum rings are bent closed, while our fine Riveted Mail features hand riveted closures on each ring. Look at the close-up photos and the difference will become obvious.

Important Note:
Please keep in mind that the each Chain Mail Coif is real chain mail, made from hundreds of anodized aluminum rings. This makes it shirt fairly light (for chain mail). However if you opt for the less expensive standard (butted) mail the aluminum rings can be bent and come uncoupled if you don't take care with the garment. The riveted mail has the rings permanently connected together and they are not able to come apart.

Product Features

• Real chain mail coif (hood) is made from anodized aluminum
• Available in standard (butted) rings or riveted rings
• One size fits all
• Appropriate protective wear for most occasions including office meetings and parties you would rather not have attended