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.

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.