manteling

Manteling is a Dutch noun that denotes a covering, cloak, or outer layer around an object, as well as the action of enveloping or coating something. The word is formed from mantel (cloak) with the agent noun suffix -ing, and it appears in several fields with related meanings: a protective or decorative outer layer, or the process of forming such a layer.

In heraldry, manteling (the Dutch term for the English mantling) refers to the draped cloth depicted around the helmet and shield in a coat of arms. It is traditionally shown as flowing fabric that hangs from the helmet, often colored to match the arms and sometimes depicted with stylized folds. The manteling serves as a decorative element and historically evoked the protective garment used by knights.

In scientific and technical contexts, manteling is used more generically to describe an outer layer that surrounds a core or substrate. This can refer to a protective coating, an insulating cover, or an enveloping crust of material formed around an object. The concept emphasizes the role of the outer layer in protection, presentation, or interaction with the environment.

See also: mantle, mantling, coating, enveloping. While related terms exist in various languages and disciplines, manteling as used in Dutch emphasizes both the tangible outer layer and the act of enclosing or coating.