CHAINMAIL: A SENSUOUS MATERIAL…

Whether natural or coloured, associated with natural materials - wood, stone and glass – or more industrial, combined with bright or pastel colours, chainmail has not finished inspiring the imagination of designers!

Chainmail is able to unceasingly alter its appearance. It can just as easily let the light through as become an opaque screen. It can catch light, then reflect or filter it. According to the seasons, it takes hold of all the surrounding colours and changes the decor and feel of a place.

It is very pleasant to the touch; the fluidity and malleability of the material is surprising. Initially cold on contact with the skin, but once the metal mesh is transformed into jewellery and clothing, it naturally takes on body heat and become very sensual to wear.

Some mesh, such as Lamex, give off distinct sounds - clinks and tinkles – that provide a discreet and surprising sound atmosphere.

…AND EXPERIMENTAL MATERIAL!

Produced in stainless steel, aluminium, brass, titanium and raw steel, chainmail is a material that does not wear out and therefore has a long life. It is in the form of panels constituted from rings linked to each other and generally soldered individually.

The rings in chainmail are inflammable, will not rot and are very strong.

Foin perfectly masters the necessary technology to produce quality chainmail and has unequalled skill in terms of surface treatment, finish and decoration.

Foin has developed four ranges of chainmail; each of which has different specificities in terms of form, material and use.


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credit photo : Eric D'HEROUVILLE


credit photo : Eric D'HEROUVILLE

 

 

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