I've been having trouble trying to improve some studded armor I found. I was quite fond of the look of it so I decided to use it.
I increased the quality to superior but according to some sources I can't increase to exquisite until i have 65 smithing, or 40 if I have the associated perk. My problem is I can't find the perk that is associated with studded armor. Is it under advanced armors or will i have to wait until level 65?
Help!

I would really like some clarification on this...

That dropped off the first page rather quickly :sadvaultboy: