Gambeson

Sport gambeson model is a balance of durability, breathability, and comfort. The outer layer of the gambeson is made from a special tough cotton fabric. It is durable for soft swords during the trainings and swords, rapiers and similar weapons during combats.   1 layer of padding provides great shock absorption while 2 layers of 3D mesh provide air circulation over the skin and cool the body during the workout.   Special designed arms type allows you to easily lift your arms without having to lift the entire gambeson. The sleeves are wide enough above the elbow so they do not press into the biceps and provides a better air circulation in the sweat areas under the ...

If you ever visit the Musee des beaux-arts in Chartres, France, you just can't miss an aketon of Charles VI of France – a rare surviving example of fabric armor from the late XIVth century. We couldn't miss it either. So, being unable to resist we sewed this gorgeous aketon for you. As the saying goes: no need to pray, it's okay, you're welcome. It completely replicates the original except for the clasp. We decided to move away from the endless little buttons and chose leather straps with buckles as the clasp. They look cooler. But if you prefer it another way – you can order a custom version with buttons. Just don't curse us when you button them all! Although the original is scarl...

Inspired by the rich lore and captivating aesthetics of the Warhammer world, our team has meticulously crafted this gambeson in the bold and striking colors of blue, white, and red. With attention to every detail, we have ensured that this gambeson captures the spirit and essence of Middenland, transporting the owner to the fantastical realm of heroic battles and legendary warriors. ⚔️ The highlight of this outfit lies in the exquisite custom puffed sleeves, meticulously designed with intricate cutting techniques which can be used for HEMA. These sleeves not only provide a regal appearance but also enhance mobility and flexibility, making it for the most intense and dynamic combat...

HEMA style gambeson is a type of modern gambeson designed especially for fighters, who take part in Historical European martial arts. You give us your specific measures and wishes - we make you a completely custom gambeson that will bring you joy and comfort for a long time!  This long gambeson has some feature of its medieval ancestors, for example, natural fabrics, wadding, stitching (for example – diamond stitching), and lacing for fastening. But, cut of this padded gambeson is adapted for HEMA standards. Base price includes following options: 1-2 layers of padding (natural sheet wadding 50% cotton, 50% wool); Natural (uncoloured) cotton for outer and in...

HEMA style gambeson is a type of modern gambeson designed especially for fighters, who take part in Historical European martial arts. Our tailors were working hard, studying HEMA manuscripts, ancient tapestries and gravures, and created really cross-functional aketon armor. The one, which allows not only fencing, but also making wonders of acrobatics. It looks decent, but may complete even royal armor at the highest level. It is cut according to the HEMA rules, but definitely unique. Classy pass to the courteous community ;)   This long gambeson has some feature of its medieval ancestors, for example, natural fabrics, and pay attention to the detail  – diamond s...

Short HEMA style gambeson is a type of very popular model HEMA style gambeson with  diamond stitching It’s a modern gambeson designed especially for fighters, who take part in Historical European martial arts. Our tailors were working hard, studying HEMA manuscripts, ancient tapestries and gravures, and created really cross-functional aketon armor. The one, which allows not only fencing, but also making wonders of acrobatics. It looks decent, but may complete even royal armor at the highest level. It is cut according to the HEMA rules, but definitely unique.  This gambeson has some feature of its medieval ancestors, for example, natural fabrics, and pay atten...

HEMA jacket with blade catcher – meet our new project! This padded HEMA gambeson inspired by classic fencing camisole silhouette has high stand-up turn-down collar and traditional chest overlapping. Well, it really looks similar to the XVIIIth fencing jacket. It’s so much alike that when looking at it you just feel that you need a sword, a hat with a feather, and high boots. Then jump on a horse, exclaim "Que diable!" and take part in a race for the queen's diamond pendants. Don't you? Notice the original obliquely overlap type – almost full on the chest and one-half on the stomach. Not only this way of additional defence gives a chest shield but also looks really cool an...

Medieval gambeson – historical as much as universal? Modern gambeson – gorgeous as much as comfortable? Can this be true? Certainly, yes! Here it is – fabulous unisex gambeson armor equally perfect for men and women. Longsleeve, lightweight padded protection – optimum selection for historical reconstruction lovers as well as SCA fighters – basis of GAMBESON AND CHAUSSES FENCING SET.  Steel Mastery’s craftsmen created this drop-dead gorgeous gambeson jacket as a stylish alternative for standard XIV-XV century gambeson. Tight-fit cutout, diagonal quilt, and entire handsome look makes this hema gambeson the best choice for true lovers of style and comfort. Chang...

When you're not just an ordinary fighter on the oars of a drakkar but a man of significance and wealth – you should wear clothing of the appropriate status. Like Birka quilted Viking caftan with bands. This rich caftan is made of green linen with 2 layers of padding and diamond-shaped quilted with contrasting thread. The collar, cuffs, and hem are decorated with wide golden brocade stripes. On the chest, caftan is decorated with five wide brocade golden bands, each band fastens on the cast buttons. Length of the caftan is just below mid-thigh – for comfort and mobility in battle. The simple but comfortable cut does not restrict movement while a stand-up collar additionally protects...

Women’s gambeson is a model, designed especially for women, who take participation in historical fencing or medieval events. Gambison is not historically correct, but it is very comfortable, because it's cut for female forms. However this gambeson is more modern, it has all features of medieval gambeson, such as stitching, general cut and, of course, natural fabrics, which we use for manufacturing. Made-to-measure gambeson armour may be sewn by two ways: Machine manufacturing. Tailors will make padded armor by your parameters, using sewing machine. Hand sewing. Custom gambeson will be completely sewn by hands of our tailors. Such type of manufacture is historical one and ...

Renaissance doublet (quilted) Here is trendy men’s doublet clothing of the mid-XV century – farsetto, which was very popular as on the territory of the North Europe, so in the lands of the South Europe, at civilians’, so at military men’s. Silhouette in a shape of triangle with wide shoulders and thin waistline was achieved with tight fit of farsetto on the body and splendid puffs on the upper part of sleeves. Depending on the region, this silhouette could vary. As a rule, the northern region a fashionista lived, the shorter and splendid puffed sleeves he had. Though, he had less quantity of fastenings. Besides, design of the back part of color varied. Artists of ...

Historical look and modern level of protection? This is a zipper fastened HEMA jacket with a double collar. Modern high-leveled padded HEMA torse protection with the silhouette of classic fencing camisoles. Today's gambeson is equipped with a high stand-up turn-down collar and functional cut with chest overlapping. You give us your specific measures and wishes - we make you a completely custom gambeson that will bring you joy and comfort for a long time!  Gambeson jacket has a traditional for modern fencing equipment obliquely overlapping type - almost full on the chest and one-half on the stomach. Such a cut type allows not only to provide additional protection, but also incre...

Ottoman Empire padded caftan is the excellent choice for anyone interested in Ottoman Empire and Seljuks costumes reconstruction and the eastern culture in general. This caftan is a replica of an artifact from Mevlana Museum (Turkey) and is perfect for a fashion oriental look from XIIIth to XVth century. Austere and luxurious at the same time, it is traditionally made in the Oriental clothing of the Middle Ages - rather tight-fitting body and a wide hem.  The fastening, quite common in those centuries, was not up to the hem of the garment, but small buttons up to the level just below the waist. Pay special attention to the collar. Our green caftan – main picture –&...

Renaissance period gambeson was widespread among knights in the XVI-XVII centuries. It has typical for this time short waist-line cut. Such a design provides great flexibility allowing wear it as gambeson armor and waistcoat. Quite often, this light vest gambeson had detachable laced sleeves. Made-to-measure gambeson armour may be sewn by two ways: machine manufacturing. Tailors will make padded armor by your parameters, using sewing machine. hand sewing. Custom gambeson will be completely sewn by hands of our tailors. Such type of manufacture is historical one and is offered for additional costs. You can use this gambeson for: SCA HEMA Larp Stage performa...

Eastern long gambeson is a typical example of eastern tribes wearing starting from the II century a.d. It preserved its original appearance today in some national costumes (of the same length or shorter, with long or short sleeves) of such eastern countries as Mongolia, Kazakhstan, etc. This gambeson was not a specialized type of armour. There was usual stuffed vest, made of wool, linen or cotton, and it was worn by nomad tribes, who were irrupted the near tribes. People, for whom war was a life-style, were upgrading such gambeson with metal or leather plates. These plates provided good protection during the battle. You can see such type stuffed armour in the picture of Genghis Khan’...

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A gambeson of Edward Woodstock, better known as the Black Prince, so bow your heads and kneel in memory of one of the greatest knights of the Middle Ages. One of the most successful commanders of the Hundred Years' War for England and one of the most brutal conquerors for France. Eldest son of King Edward III of England and heir to the English throne, who never became king because he died before his father of a totally unheroic bloody diarrhea.  Black Prince was buried in Canterbury Cathedral. The good monks retained the prince's helmet, shield, gauntlets and, most importantly, his gambeson. Effigy of Edward the Black Prince, Canterbury Cathedral, 1376 Like the origina...

Meet new chic gambeson from Steel Mastery named after the great French heroine. This versatile pourpoint model will suit equally well for both men and ladies thanks to its unique cut based on the miniatures and descriptions of the four-parted purpuène – typical of the early XVth century.  The authoritative researcher Adrien Harmand in his study “Jeanne d'Arc, son costume, son armure: essai de reconstitution” states that Jeanne d'Arc could have worn a padded armor of this cut. And contemporaries of the Maid of Orleans repeatedly mentioned that she preferred to wear black, seeking modesty and piety. This stylish and modest linen gambeson is decorated with silver paint stamped...

Sleeveless gambeson is one of the most popular model of medieval padded underamor in XI-XII centuries. Warriors who did not take participation in close fights were preferably wearing such vest gambeson. It did not protect the whole body, but was good protection for archers and crossbowmen who were fighting on distance. There are various materials are available for such padded vest. As fabric of gambeson was showing social status of owner, you may choose velvet, wool, leather or more simple linen or cotton. Bottom edge can be decorated with festoons. We offer different quantity of layers for your sleeveless gambeson. If you plan to wear quilted gambeson under the hauberk, so 5-6 laye...

This medieval jacket’s slim-fitted cut works on any figure. We used a figured combination of fabric in two colors and two types of quilting to made gambeson jacket more elegance. As well as cuts on the back, sides, cuffs and got short strait collar. As it should, jacket sewn from natural fabric and has one layer of vatin padding in the basic configuration. It is quilted by checkered stitch on sides and down of back, and straight vertical stich at front, top of back and sleeves. Gambison fastens on the front with brass buttons decorated by emblems. BASIC PRICE includes:  – 100% natural cotton for outer and inner shell;  – one layer of padding;  – two types ...