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    • CLEARANCE - save $35!
    • Limited availability, will not be restocked
    • ALL FINAL SALE
    • Full selection available on regular product page
    • Based on historical patterns for attaching your leg harness
    • Engineered for ease of motion
    • Made of 100% heavy linen outside and 100% heavy cotton lining
    • Lightly padded at the hip
    • Comes in five sizes to accommodate most body types
    • XXL can be custom ordered for an additional $75
    • Please don’t hesitate to email  call or text us(708-502-1937) with any questions about stock or availability.

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    Size Chart

    Size

    Waist Measurement

    (laced to meet in the middle)

    Small

    33″ / 84 cm

    Medium

    36″ / 91 cm

    Large

    41″ / 104 cm

    XLarge

    46″ / 117 cm

    Note: This chart is meant as a general reference – and gives the measurements with the pourpoint laced to meet in the middle. Because this garment is laced up it has allot of flexibility in how it fits. It won’t precisely lace up to meet in the middle on most people (unless you happen to be that exact size) but that is not necessary in order to fit correctly or look good. Please note that if you are on the cusp between sizes that you generally want to choose a smaller size because the garment is meant to be worn laced very tightly in order to support the leg harness. In other words, it more desirable that there be a gap in front where it laces rather than have it be even a little loose. That way you can lace very tightly from your waist to your hips in order to keep the weight and pull of your leg harness exclusively on your lower body, which is how this garment is designed to be used. If your pourpoint is not laced very tightly around your waist some of the weight of your leg harness can be distributed up to the shoulders, which greatly increases fatigue. Because the armhole is large and the garment is sleeveless the chest measurement is not a factor in fit.

    White, Black, Red, Royal Blue, Burgundy, Purple

    Slate Blue, Sage, Dark Green, Oatmeal, Dark Brown, Gold

    Note: Please note, only some colors are available in the heavier weight linen we use in making this product. Also, with the difficulty of accurately representing colors on a variety of monitors, the color names are meant as descriptions along with the swatches. Please use both when deciding on what color to order. Also, despite how the colors may appear on your monitor the same color names in Wool, Silk and Linen are different and do not exactly coordinate.

     The development of plate armour required arming clothes to evolve into the foundation to which the armour attached. While the gambeson served this role for arm and body defenses, a closer fitting garment was required to support the leg harness. The exact form of such a garment in the 14th century is unclear but by the early 15th century we have documentation for the ‘pourpoint’, a garment worn over a linen shirt and under the gambeson. The form of this garment is like that of a sleeveless cotehardie, a garment whose own development coincided with the adoption of plate leg harness. The large armhole follows the lines of the period with the exaggerated lines of the ‘grande assiette sleeve’. Therefore, while we can not guarantee this is the exact historical solution for earlier portrayals, we offer it as a reasonable solution based a slightly later period. Our pourpoint is made of heavyweight, 7.5 oz linen and has a medium weight cotton canvas lining. In addition the front, bottom quarter is lightly padded over the hip, providing an extra layer of protection in an area often left unprotected in many styles of harness. Much like a later cotehardie, our pourpoint is meant to be worn very fitted and tightly-laced, so as to support your leg harness at the hip rather than having the stress on your shoulders. We have included two sets of arming points to be used to attach leg harness. This garment also makes a nice accessory worn over shirt, braies and chauses when not on the field. We recommend dry cleaning this item in order to extend its life to a maximum. Linen is a very strong fiber but it is also very brittle. Machine washing and drying will break down the fibers over time.  The front lace is available in natural or black.  The arming points are available in natural with plastic tips or a variety of colors with metal tips.  The colored laces and metal tipped laces are available at an additional charge.

    Read more about our arming clothes in the article The Evolution of Arming Clothes

    “The Pourpoint is the answer for supporting Leg Harness.I have the Revival pourpoint.. and I can say without reservation that it is the best, most comfortable,most stable arrangment for holding up leg harness I have ever used, and I have used them all. In 22 years of armoured combat I have never had a harness more comfortable and high performing than I do now.. all due to the Revival Arming Pourpoint.

    The key is to have the pourpoint.. **very** tight, the sides of the garment opening should **just** meet when snugged very tight on the hips.. and if you are conventionaly shaped this will mean that the garment *won’t* meet over the chest. This is the proper fit IMO, ( this has the added benefit of girdling in your “extra padding” and providing a more svelte profile )

    Also you must reinforce the points with leather or fabric patches to ensure the points don’t tear out in vigorous combat.

    The point placment is perfect for me.. and if you are wearing the proper size they should be ok for most. There must be one point over the rotation point of the side of the hip.. right at the insertion of the hip joint. The other point should be at the center point of the leg harness.

    I strongly endorse this product.

    Revival clothing has the answer.”

    – Brian McIlmoyle A.I. IMAF
    Principal Instructor AEMMA
    Toronto, Canada

    Drawing after a detail of an illuminated manuscript circa 1441 in the Nuremburg Museum, Nuremburg, Germany

    Drawing after manuscript 621 fol. 365 circa 1427-1438 in the Bibliotheque de l’Arsenal, Paris, France

    Drawing after manuscript 988, lat. 17294, fol. 122 verso circa 1430 in the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France

    Drawing after manuscript 5070 fol. 49 verso circa 1440 in The Bibliotheque de l’ Arsenal, Paris, France

    This fighter has exposed his red Pourpoint beneath his red Gambeson. His Braies and Medieval Shirt are just barely visible underneath. He sports a pair of black Chauses, and matches his Wool Garters to his red Tie Ankle Boots

    This fighter sports a red pourpoint with his Medieval Shirt, Braies and Chauses. He matches his Wool Garters to his red Tie Ankle Boots

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    ]]>     https://revivalclothing.com/product/clearance-linen-pourpoint/feed/ 0     CLEARANCE 14th c. Linen Gambeson https://revivalclothing.com/product/clearance-14th-c-linen-gambeson/ https://revivalclothing.com/product/clearance-14th-c-linen-gambeson/#respond Wed, 08 May 2024 20:13:57 +0000 https://revivalclothing.com/?post_type=product&p=45887
    • CLEARANCE - save $65!
    • Limited availability, will not be restocked
    • ALL FINAL SALE
    • Based on contemporary medieval artwork(see Historical Inspirations below)
    • Engineered for ease of motion
    • Made of 100% heavy linen outer fabric, 100% cotton lining and padding
    • Fully quilted
    • Padded with all cotton batting
    • For the full selection of colors and sizes see the regular product page Linen Gambeson
    • We also make a Cotton Gambeson for a more afforadble or entry level option
    • Available in Black, Red, Dark Green, Blue, Gold and White
    • Comes in four sizes to accommodate most body types
    • Please don’t hesitate to email  call or text us(708) 502-1937) with any questions about stock or availability.

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    Size Chart

    Size

    Max. Chest Measurement

    Max. Waist Measurement

    Small

    40″ / 101 cm

    33″ / 83 cm

    Medium

    46″ / 116 cm

    39″ / 99 cm

    Large

    51″ / 129 cm

    43″ / 109 cm

    XLarge

    58″ / 147 cm

    51″ / 129 cm

    Note: This chart is meant as a general reference – while the actual sizes are larger than regular sizes this is because we discovered during our market research that due to the thickness of our gambeson most people preferred a somewhat larger size than they would normally choose in the case of civilian clothing. Please note that if you are on the cusp between sizes that general fit preferences and size of your frame should determine which size you choose. For a looser fit and/or a heavier frame order the larger size. If you prefer a more tailored fit or are of slimmer build order the smaller size. This style is designed to be looser in the chest and more fitted in the waist and hips as were the historical models.

    White, Black, Red, Royal Blue, Burgundy, Purple

    Slate Blue, Sage, Dark Green, Oatmeal, Dark Brown, Gold

    Note: Please note, only some colors are available in the heavier weight linen we use in making this product. Also, with the difficulty of accurately representing colors on a variety of monitors, the color names are meant as descriptions along with the swatches. Please use both when deciding on what color to order. Also, despite how the colors may appear on your monitor the same color names in Wool, Silk and Linen are different and do not exactly coordinate.

    Our linen gambeson is based on a combination of 14th century sources, both extant garments and contemporary artwork. We’ve retained the most important aspects of the historical patterns, particularly the exaggerated armhole, also called ‘le grande assiette sleeve’, which permits complete freedom of arm movement. Made with an outer layer of heavy, 7.5 oz linen this gambeson has a lighter feel and is not a thick as our heavy cotton gambeson. Its closely cut arms make it well suited for use with fitted arm harness. Taking inspiration from period garment quilting designs, it is padded with three layers of 100% cotton batting and has a medium weight cotton canvas lining for a combination of protection and breathability. We have added a collar for additional comfort. Metal shank buttons are used similar to those used in period. We recommend dry cleaning this item in order to extend its life to a maximum. Linen is a very strong fiber but it is also very brittle. Machine washing and especailly drying will break down the fibers over time. If you do choose to wash your gambeson – only do so in cold water and hang to dry – never machine dry as that is the most destructive part of modern washing.

    Read more about our arming clothes in the article The Evolution of Arming Clothes

     

    Drawing after a detail of the
    “Martyrdom of Saint Catherine” in the Little
    Church of Saint Francis, circa 1360

    Drawing after the mid-14th C. jack
    of Charles de Blois in the Musees de
    Tissus in Lyon, France

    Drawing after the Jupon of Charles VI
    in the Musee des Beaux-Arts de
    Chartes, late 14th century

    Drawing after in the Catholicon circa 1348 in Liege University, Belgium

    Drawing from a detail of the Weltchronik of Rudolf von Ems circa 1360 in Austria

    This fighter dons a red Gambeson belted with a black leather Belt. Beneath, he wears his Pourpoint, Medieval Shirt and Braies. His royal blue Chauses tuck into his black Tie Ankle Boots. He secures his Chauses with Wool Garters . To shield his neck and head from the elements he has paired a blue Liripipe Hood  with a dark blue wool Brimmed Hat . He closes his hood with a Edward the Confessor Badge

    This fighter pairs white and red for his color choice. His white Gambeson covers his Pourpoint, Medieval Shirt, and Braies. He matches not only his red Chauses and red Decorated Belt, but his red Arming Cap, and Tie Ankle Boots as well. A fitting combination for such an esteemed fighter.

    This fighter has exposed his red Pourpoint beneath his red Gambeson. His Braies and Medieval Shirt are just barely visible underneath. He sports a pair of black Chauses, and matches his Wool Garters to his red Tie Ankle Boots

    This fighter has gone for a more earthen theme with a dark green Gambeson and burgundy Chauses combination. His Braies, Medieval Shirt, and Pourpoint are tucked away beneath. He matches his black Leather Garters with his black Decorated Belt, and black Tie Ankle boots

    Beneath his blue Gambeson, This fighter keeps his fighting gear in place with his Pourpoint, Braies and Medieval Shirt . He sports a pair of gold Wool Chauses, and matches his Wool Garters to his dark green Tie Ankle Boots. His waist is cinched in with a Decorated Belt, and he protects his skull with a blue Arming Cap.

    Beneath his red Gambeson, This fighter keeps his fighting gear in place with his Pourpoint, Braies and Medieval Shirt . His head is covered in a linen Coif and his waist belted with a Decorated Belt. He tucks his black Chauses into brown Tall Leather Boots

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    ]]>     https://revivalclothing.com/product/clearance-14th-c-linen-gambeson/feed/ 0     Linen Pourpoint https://revivalclothing.com/product/linen-pourpoint/ https://revivalclothing.com/product/linen-pourpoint/#comments Fri, 14 Dec 2018 23:00:06 +0000 http://revivalclothing.com/?post_type=product&p=30411
    • Based on historical patterns for attaching your leg harness
    • Engineered for ease of motion
    • Made of 100% heavy linen outside and 100% heavy cotton lining
    • Lightly padded at the hip
    • Available in Black, Red, Dark Green, Blue, Gold and White
    • Comes in five sizes to accommodate most body types
    • Can be custom ordered in any color combination as a Parti-colored pourpoint +$50
    • If you would like to this in parti-colored combo –  use that selection in the drop down and specify which two colors you would like (limited to colors listed)
    • XXL can be custom ordered for an additional $75
    • Front lace available in natural or black (+$4.95)
    • Arming Points available in standard natural with plastic tips or colors with metal tips (+$18)
    • Please don’t hesitate to email  call or text us(708-502-1937) with any questions about stock or availability.

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    Size Chart

    Size

    Waist Measurement

    (laced to meet in the middle)

    Small

    33″ / 84 cm

    Medium

    36″ / 91 cm

    Large

    41″ / 104 cm

    XLarge

    46″ / 117 cm

    Note: This chart is meant as a general reference – and gives the measurements with the pourpoint laced to meet in the middle. Because this garment is laced up it has allot of flexibility in how it fits. It won’t precisely lace up to meet in the middle on most people (unless you happen to be that exact size) but that is not necessary in order to fit correctly or look good. Please note that if you are on the cusp between sizes that you generally want to choose a smaller size because the garment is meant to be worn laced very tightly in order to support the leg harness. In other words, it more desirable that there be a gap in front where it laces rather than have it be even a little loose. That way you can lace very tightly from your waist to your hips in order to keep the weight and pull of your leg harness exclusively on your lower body, which is how this garment is designed to be used. If your pourpoint is not laced very tightly around your waist some of the weight of your leg harness can be distributed up to the shoulders, which greatly increases fatigue. Because the armhole is large and the garment is sleeveless the chest measurement is not a factor in fit.

    White, Black, Red, Royal Blue, Burgundy, Purple

    Slate Blue, Sage, Dark Green, Oatmeal, Dark Brown, Gold

    Note: Please note, only some colors are available in the heavier weight linen we use in making this product. Also, with the difficulty of accurately representing colors on a variety of monitors, the color names are meant as descriptions along with the swatches. Please use both when deciding on what color to order. Also, despite how the colors may appear on your monitor the same color names in Wool, Silk and Linen are different and do not exactly coordinate.

     The development of plate armour required arming clothes to evolve into the foundation to which the armour attached. While the gambeson served this role for arm and body defenses, a closer fitting garment was required to support the leg harness. The exact form of such a garment in the 14th century is unclear but by the early 15th century we have documentation for the ‘pourpoint’, a garment worn over a linen shirt and under the gambeson. The form of this garment is like that of a sleeveless cotehardie, a garment whose own development coincided with the adoption of plate leg harness. The large armhole follows the lines of the period with the exaggerated lines of the ‘grande assiette sleeve’. Therefore, while we can not guarantee this is the exact historical solution for earlier portrayals, we offer it as a reasonable solution based a slightly later period. Our pourpoint is made of heavyweight, 7.5 oz linen and has a medium weight cotton canvas lining. In addition the front, bottom quarter is lightly padded over the hip, providing an extra layer of protection in an area often left unprotected in many styles of harness. Much like a later cotehardie, our pourpoint is meant to be worn very fitted and tightly-laced, so as to support your leg harness at the hip rather than having the stress on your shoulders. We have included two sets of arming points to be used to attach leg harness. This garment also makes a nice accessory worn over shirt, braies and chauses when not on the field. We recommend dry cleaning this item in order to extend its life to a maximum. Linen is a very strong fiber but it is also very brittle. Machine washing and drying will break down the fibers over time.  The front lace is available in natural or black.  The arming points are available in natural with plastic tips or a variety of colors with metal tips.  The colored laces and metal tipped laces are available at an additional charge.

    Read more about our arming clothes in the article The Evolution of Arming Clothes

    “The Pourpoint is the answer for supporting Leg Harness.I have the Revival pourpoint.. and I can say without reservation that it is the best, most comfortable,most stable arrangment for holding up leg harness I have ever used, and I have used them all. In 22 years of armoured combat I have never had a harness more comfortable and high performing than I do now.. all due to the Revival Arming Pourpoint.

    The key is to have the pourpoint.. **very** tight, the sides of the garment opening should **just** meet when snugged very tight on the hips.. and if you are conventionaly shaped this will mean that the garment *won’t* meet over the chest. This is the proper fit IMO, ( this has the added benefit of girdling in your “extra padding” and providing a more svelte profile )

    Also you must reinforce the points with leather or fabric patches to ensure the points don’t tear out in vigorous combat.

    The point placment is perfect for me.. and if you are wearing the proper size they should be ok for most. There must be one point over the rotation point of the side of the hip.. right at the insertion of the hip joint. The other point should be at the center point of the leg harness.

    I strongly endorse this product.

    Revival clothing has the answer.”

    – Brian McIlmoyle A.I. IMAF
    Principal Instructor AEMMA
    Toronto, Canada

    Drawing after a detail of an illuminated manuscript circa 1441 in the Nuremburg Museum, Nuremburg, Germany

    Drawing after manuscript 621 fol. 365 circa 1427-1438 in the Bibliotheque de l’Arsenal, Paris, France

    Drawing after manuscript 988, lat. 17294, fol. 122 verso circa 1430 in the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France

    Drawing after manuscript 5070 fol. 49 verso circa 1440 in The Bibliotheque de l’ Arsenal, Paris, France

    This fighter has exposed his red Pourpoint beneath his red Gambeson. His Braies and Medieval Shirt are just barely visible underneath. He sports a pair of black Chauses, and matches his Wool Garters to his red Tie Ankle Boots

    This fighter sports a red pourpoint with his Medieval Shirt, Braies and Chauses. He matches his Wool Garters to his red Tie Ankle Boots

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    ]]>     https://revivalclothing.com/product/linen-pourpoint/feed/ 4     13-14th c. Linen Arming Cap https://revivalclothing.com/product/linen-arming-cap/ https://revivalclothing.com/product/linen-arming-cap/#respond Sat, 15 Dec 2018 04:41:16 +0000 http://revivalclothing.com/?post_type=product&p=30543
    • Based on contemporary medieval artwork(see Historical Inspirations below)
    • 3 panel construction for better fit
    • Made of 100% heavy linen outer and 100% cotton lining
    • Padded with all cotton batting
    • Fully padded
    • Also available in a Cotton version
    • Available in Black, Red, Blue, Dark Green, Gold, and White
    • Comes in three sizes
    • Please don’t hesitate to email  call or text us(708) 502-1937) with any questions about stock or availability.

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    Size Chart

     

    Size

    Head(brow) Measurement

    Medium

    21.5-22″ / 55-56 cm

    Large

    22-23″ / 56-58 cm

    XLarge

    23-24″ / 58-61 cm

    Note: take your head measurement at the widest part on the brow. Fit will very with head size and shape – which is why there is some overlap in the sizes. Choose your size based on how you prefer hats to fit – either on the larger or smaller side.

    White, Black, Red, Royal Blue, Burgundy, Purple

    Slate Blue, Sage, Dark Green, Oatmeal, Dark Brown, Gold

    Note: Please note, only some colors are available in the heavier weight linen we use in making this product. Also, with the difficulty of accurately representing colors on a variety of monitors, the color names are meant as descriptions along with the swatches. Please use both when deciding on what color to order. Also, despite how the colors may appear on your monitor the same color names in Wool, Silk and Linen are different and do not exactly coordinate.

    Our heavyweight cotton arming cap is made with the same construction as our cotton gambeson. Its made with an outer layer of heavy cotton canvas and has a medium weight cotton lining. Based on the concept of a padded coif as shown used in a military context in 13th century sources and the three panel coif pattern that is used in later medieval periods. Use it on its own or inside your helmet.

    Read more about our arming clothes in the article The Evolution of Arming Clothes

    Note: Although machine washable, please use only cold water. Machine drying should always be avoided if you want to extend the life of the fabric.

    Drawings after padded coif as depicted in the Maciejowski Bible circa 1250

    Beneath his red Gambeson, This fighter keeps his fighting gear in place with his Pourpoint, Braies and Medieval Shirt . His head is covered in a red linen Arming Cap and his waist belted with a Decorated Belt. He tucks his black Chauses into red Tall Leather Boots

    Beneath his blue Gambeson, This fighter keeps his fighting gear in place with his Pourpoint, Braies and Medieval Shirt . He sports a pair of gold Chauses, and matches his Wool Garters to his dark green Tie Ankle Boots. His waist is cinched in with a Decorated Belt, and he protects his skull with a blue Arming Cap.

    This fighter pairs white and red for his color choice. His white Gambeson covers his Pourpoint, Medieval Shirt, and Braies. He matches not only his red Chauses and red Decorated Belt, but his red Arming Cap, and Tie Ankle Boots as well. A fitting combination for such an esteemed fighter.

    A side view shows the three panel contrsutction of our Arming Cap. This three panel pattern allows for a close fit to the head without comprimosing on historical authenticity. Show also is a red Gambeson

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    ]]>     https://revivalclothing.com/product/linen-arming-cap/feed/ 0     13-14th c. Cotton Arming Cap https://revivalclothing.com/product/cotton-arming-cap/ https://revivalclothing.com/product/cotton-arming-cap/#respond Sat, 15 Dec 2018 03:48:47 +0000 http://revivalclothing.com/?post_type=product&p=30523
    • Based on contemporary medieval artwork(see Historical Inspirations below)
    • 3 panel construction for better fit
    • Affordable price makes it ideal for a new combatant
    • Heavy weight garment tough enough to stand up to hard use
    • Fully padded
    • Also available in Linen
    • Available in Black, Red, Dark Green, and Blue.
    • Comes in three sizes
    • Please don’t hesitate to email  call or text us(708)-502-1937  with any questions about stock or availability.

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    Size Chart

     

    Size

    Head(brow) Measurement

    Medium

    21.5-22″ / 55-56 cm

    Large

    22-23″ / 56-58 cm

    XLarge

    23-24″ / 58-61 cm

    Note: take your head measurement at the widest part on the brow. Fit will very with head size and shape – which is why there is some overlap in the sizes. Choose your size based on how you prefer hats to fit – either on the larger or smaller side.

    Our heavyweight cotton arming cap is made with the same construction as our cotton gambeson. Its made with an outer layer of heavy cotton canvas and has a medium weight cotton lining. Based on the concept of a padded coif as shown used in a military context in 13th century sources and the three panel coif pattern that is used in later medieval periods. Use it on its own or inside your helmet.

    Read more about our arming clothes in the article The Evolution of Arming Clothes

    Note: Although machine washable, please use only cold water. Machine drying should always be avoided if you want to extend the life of the fabric.

    Drawings after padded coif as depicted in the Maciejowski Bible circa 1250

    This closeup of a fighter and his cotton arming cap shows how the cap fits closely to the head for comfort and protection. Partially pictured is his black Cotton Gambeson. Not pictured are essentials that no fighter would go without, which are his Shirt, Braies, Chauses and Tie Ankle Boots.

    Beneath his blue linen Gambeson, This fighter keeps his fighting gear in place with his Pourpoint, Braies and Medieval Shirt . He sports a pair of gold Chauses, and matches his Wool Garters to his dark green Tie Ankle Boots. His waist is cinched in with a Decorated Belt, and he protects his skull with a blue linen Arming Cap.

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    ]]>     https://revivalclothing.com/product/cotton-arming-cap/feed/ 0     14th c. Linen Gambeson https://revivalclothing.com/product/linen-gambeson/ https://revivalclothing.com/product/linen-gambeson/#comments Fri, 14 Dec 2018 21:01:28 +0000 http://revivalclothing.com/?post_type=product&p=30335
    • Based on contemporary medieval artwork(see Historical Inspirations below)
    • Engineered for ease of motion
    • Made of 100% heavy linen outer fabric, 100% cotton lining and padding
    • Fully quilted
    • Padded with all cotton batting
    • We also make a Cotton Gambeson for a more afforadble or entry level option
    • Available in Black, Red, Dark Green, Blue, Gold and White
    • Comes in four sizes to accommodate most body types
    • Can be custom ordered in any color combination as a Parti-colored gambeson +$70
    • If you would like to this in parti-colored combo –  use that selection in the drop down and specify which two colors you would like (limited to colors listed)
    • Please don’t hesitate to email  call or text us(708) 502-1937) with any questions about stock or availability.

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    Size Chart

    Size

    Max. Chest Measurement

    Max. Waist Measurement

    Small

    40″ / 101 cm

    33″ / 83 cm

    Medium

    46″ / 116 cm

    39″ / 99 cm

    Large

    51″ / 129 cm

    43″ / 109 cm

    XLarge

    58″ / 147 cm

    51″ / 129 cm

    Note: This chart is meant as a general reference – while the actual sizes are larger than regular sizes this is because we discovered during our market research that due to the thickness of our gambeson most people preferred a somewhat larger size than they would normally choose in the case of civilian clothing. Please note that if you are on the cusp between sizes that general fit preferences and size of your frame should determine which size you choose. For a looser fit and/or a heavier frame order the larger size. If you prefer a more tailored fit or are of slimmer build order the smaller size. This style is designed to be looser in the chest and more fitted in the waist and hips as were the historical models.

    White, Black, Red, Royal Blue, Burgundy, Purple

    Slate Blue, Sage, Dark Green, Oatmeal, Dark Brown, Gold

    Note: Please note, only some colors are available in the heavier weight linen we use in making this product. Also, with the difficulty of accurately representing colors on a variety of monitors, the color names are meant as descriptions along with the swatches. Please use both when deciding on what color to order. Also, despite how the colors may appear on your monitor the same color names in Wool, Silk and Linen are different and do not exactly coordinate.

    Our linen gambeson is based on a combination of 14th century sources, both extant garments and contemporary artwork. We’ve retained the most important aspects of the historical patterns, particularly the exaggerated armhole, also called ‘le grande assiette sleeve’, which permits complete freedom of arm movement. Made with an outer layer of heavy, 7.5 oz linen this gambeson has a lighter feel and is not a thick as our heavy cotton gambeson. Its closely cut arms make it well suited for use with fitted arm harness. Taking inspiration from period garment quilting designs, it is padded with three layers of 100% cotton batting and has a medium weight cotton canvas lining for a combination of protection and breathability. We have added a collar for additional comfort. Metal shank buttons are used similar to those used in period. We recommend dry cleaning this item in order to extend its life to a maximum. Linen is a very strong fiber but it is also very brittle. Machine washing and especailly drying will break down the fibers over time. If you do choose to wash your gambeson – only do so in cold water and hang to dry – never machine dry as that is the most destructive part of modern washing.

    Read more about our arming clothes in the article The Evolution of Arming Clothes

     

    Drawing after a detail of the
    “Martyrdom of Saint Catherine” in the Little
    Church of Saint Francis, circa 1360

    Drawing after the mid-14th C. jack
    of Charles de Blois in the Musees de
    Tissus in Lyon, France

    Drawing after the Jupon of Charles VI
    in the Musee des Beaux-Arts de
    Chartes, late 14th century

    Drawing after in the Catholicon circa 1348 in Liege University, Belgium

    Drawing from a detail of the Weltchronik of Rudolf von Ems circa 1360 in Austria

    This fighter dons a red Gambeson belted with a black leather Belt. Beneath, he wears his Pourpoint, Medieval Shirt and Braies. His royal blue Chauses tuck into his black Tie Ankle Boots. He secures his Chauses with Wool Garters . To shield his neck and head from the elements he has paired a blue Liripipe Hood  with a dark blue wool Brimmed Hat . He closes his hood with a Edward the Confessor Badge

    This fighter pairs white and red for his color choice. His white Gambeson covers his Pourpoint, Medieval Shirt, and Braies. He matches not only his red Chauses and red Decorated Belt, but his red Arming Cap, and Tie Ankle Boots as well. A fitting combination for such an esteemed fighter.

    This fighter has exposed his red Pourpoint beneath his red Gambeson. His Braies and Medieval Shirt are just barely visible underneath. He sports a pair of black Chauses, and matches his Wool Garters to his red Tie Ankle Boots

    This fighter has gone for a more earthen theme with a dark green Gambeson and burgundy Chauses combination. His Braies, Medieval Shirt, and Pourpoint are tucked away beneath. He matches his black Leather Garters with his black Decorated Belt, and black Tie Ankle boots

    Beneath his blue Gambeson, This fighter keeps his fighting gear in place with his Pourpoint, Braies and Medieval Shirt . He sports a pair of gold Wool Chauses, and matches his Wool Garters to his dark green Tie Ankle Boots. His waist is cinched in with a Decorated Belt, and he protects his skull with a blue Arming Cap.

    Beneath his red Gambeson, This fighter keeps his fighting gear in place with his Pourpoint, Braies and Medieval Shirt . His head is covered in a linen Coif and his waist belted with a Decorated Belt. He tucks his black Chauses into brown Tall Leather Boots

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    • Based on contemporary medieval artwork(see Historical Inspirations below)
    • Engineered for ease of motion
    • Affordable price makes it ideal for a new combatant
    • Fully quilted
    • We also make a high end Linen Gambeson
    • Hand sewn cloth buttons like those used in period
    • Available in basic Black
    • Comes in four sizes to accommodate most body types
    • Please don’t hesitate to email  call or text us(708-502-1937) with any questions about stock or availability.

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    Size Chart

    Size

    Max. Chest Measurement

    Max. Waist Measurement

    Small

    40″ / 101 cm

    33″ / 84 cm

    Medium

    46″ / 117 cm

    40″ / 101 cm

    Large

    50″ / 127 cm

    45″ / 114 cm

    XLarge

    56″ / 143 cm

    50″ / 127 cm

    Note: This chart is meant as a general reference – while the actual sizes are larger than regular sizes this is because we discovered during our market research that due to the thickness of our gambeson most people preferred a somewhat larger size than they would normally choose in the case of civilian clothing. Please note that if you are on the cusp between sizes that general fit preferences and size of your frame should determine which size you choose. For a looser fit and/or a heavier frame order the larger size. If you prefer a more tailored fit or are of slimmer build order the smaller size. This style is designed to be looser in the chest and more fitted in the waist and hips as were the historical models.

    Our basic gambeson is based on a combination of 14th century sources, both extant garments and contemporary artwork. We’ve retained the most important aspects of the historical patterns, particularly the exaggerated armhole, also called ‘le grande assiette sleeve’, which permits complete freedom of arm movement. Made with an outer layer of heavy cotton  this gambeson is the ‘budget’ version compared to our linen gambeson. Its  arm pattern make it well suited for use with arm harness. Taking inspiration from period garment quilting designs, it is padded with cotton batting and has a medium weight cotton canvas lining for a combination of protection and breathability. We have added a collar for additional comfort. Handmade cloth buttons are used just like those used in period. We recommend dry cleaning this item in order to extend its life to a maximum. Machine washing and especailly drying will break down the fibers over time. If you do choose to wash your gambeson – only do so in cold water and hang to dry – never machine dry as that is the most destructive part of modern washing.

    Read more about our arming clothes in the article The Evolution of Arming Clothes.

    Drawing after a detail of the
    “Martyrdom of Saint Catherine” in the Little
    Church of Saint Francis, circa 1360

    Drawing after the mid-14th C. jack
    of Charles de Blois in the Musees de
    Tissus in Lyon, France

    Drawing after the Jupon of Charles VI
    in the Musee des Beaux-Arts de
    Chartes, late 14th century

    Drawing after in the Catholicon circa 1348 in Liege University, Belgium

    Drawing from a detail of the Weltchronik of Rudolf von Ems circa 1360 in Austria

    Fighter in black Cotton Gambeson, Medieval Men’s Shirt, black Simple Hose, Decorated Medieval Belt,  and brown Tall Boots.

    Fighter in black Cotton Gambeson, Medieval Men’s Shirt, black Simple Hose, Decorated Medieval Belt,  and brown Tall Boots.

    Close up of front closure detail. Note the fabric buttons as well as top stitching to ensure sturdy closure.

    Fighter in black Cotton Gambeson, Medieval Men’s Shirt, and red Simple Hose 

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