Gambeson with elbow-lenght sleeves

Gambeson with elbow-lenght sleeves

Gambeson with detachable elbow-lenght sleeves is a multifunctional padded armor, especially good for archers. Really, look at it, you can use it in HEMA, you can use it in SCA, you can use it in… wherever (Larp, stage performances, medieval festivals, reenactment events) you want, but really it made for archery.

Almost weightless and freely tailored, he does not constrain your movements at all. It protects the shoulders and elbows, but does not interfere with pulling the bowstring. If Robin Hood were here, he would take this short sleeved gambeson.

Just as medieval times, it got natural fabrics, wadding, stitching, and lacing for fastening. And now you can choose the way that your gambison will be sewn: machine manufacturing or hand sewing. As you guess, in first way tailors will make your padded armor using sewing machine, and second one is completely sewing by hands. Yes, stitch by stitch just as in medieval, for additional costs naturally.

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! 

Base price includes:

• 2 layers of padding (natural sheet wadding 50% cotton, 50% wool);
• Natural (uncolored) cotton for outer and inner shell;
• Laced sleeves
• XS-size;
• Leather straps;
• Straight bottom edge;
• HEMA type pattern.

As an additional option, you may create unique model of padded gambeson armour. All the fabrics we got for outer and inner shell. Make a choice for colors and inform us by e-mail, what colors you prefer and its exact disposition. 

Main photo shows gambeson with following options:

• 3 layers of padding
• Dark-dreen wool for outer and inner shell
• Cotton for inner shell
• XL-size
• Laced sleeves
• Straight bottom edge;
• HEMA type pattern.

Quantity of padding layer is also an option, 4-5 layers under the chain mail, or 2-3 layers under usual plate armour or brigandine usually enough. However, if you need something special, inform us.

Notice that sleeves got two layers of padding by default, and if you want to change it, please contact us [email protected]

Buy gambeson and enjoy the benefits of Steel Mastery clients:

1. Custom-made high-quality padded underarmor made of natural fabrics by your individual parameters;
2. Reliability and comfortable wearing for years;
3. Product made by experienced tailors, who really know how to make a good armor;
4. Convenient payment systems (PayPal, Skrill, Visa, MasterCard, American Express);
5. Flexible return system in case if you don’t like an item.

Check out these models of long gambesons: HEMA style gambeson, long gambeson of the XI-XV centuries.

We offer to complete your body protection with brigandine, cuirass or chain mail.

In section “Gambison”, you can see all models that we offer for ordering. If you did not find any for your taste and wish, please send us photo and description of the required model and we will make it for you.