Armor worn by warriors was very popular in ancient China. At that time, when metal boxes existed in other parts of the world, boxes in China were made of paper. Paper was invented in China two thousand years ago during the Eastern Han period. A Chinese person named Kai Lun is believed to be behind this discovery.
Since ancient times, China has tried to make armor for the safety of its soldiers using various materials. From tortoise shells to bronze, stone, leather and steel, the Chinese used many materials for this.
Paper fireworks were first used in China during the Tang Dynasty, which lasted from 618 to 907 AD. They were developed by a man named Zhang Suding. The governor of the province of Hedong at that time provided such armor to an army numbering in the thousands. Sometimes silk was also used with it. Paper patachatta was made by folding papers and putting them inside cloth pouches.
Paper shields were often stronger than metal shields, effectively resisting arrows and swords.
Content Summary : Ancient Chinese paper armor was tougher than steel