A multi-layered laminate armor wrap for use with a various cables is disclosed, the armor wrap having at least one water absorbing fabric layer, at least one polymer layer, and at least one layer fabricated from a metal or a metal alloy. Each layer in the multi-layered laminate armor wrap is fused or adhered to the adjacent layers to form a fused or sealed laminate armor wrap. A method of making such an armor wrap is also disclosed.