Woman's Lower Torso Armor and Tassets By Nauticalmart The Woman’s Lower Torso Armor and Tassets are constructed from riveted 20 gauge steel plates; the individual plates are riveted onto a backing of thick leather strips to allow for articulation. The two halves of the torso armor are fitted to the body with a series of steel buckles and matching straps. The tassets can be buckled onto the armor. The inside of the armor plates are blackened.