Gambeson with festoons XII-XIII centuries.

Gambeson with festoons on the sleeves and bottom hem can be seen in manuscripts of the XII-XIII centuries.

It was popular as among the infantrymen, who participated in close fights, so among archers and crossbowmen.

Made-to-measure gambeson 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 armor for:

• SCA
• HEMA
• Larp
• Stage performances
• Medieval festivals
• Reenactment events

Base price includes following options:

1. 1-2 layers of padding (natural sheet wadding 50% cotton, 50% wool);
2. Natural (uncoloured) cotton for outer and inner shell;
3. Standard sleeves’ attaching (closed armpit);
4. XS-size;
5. Standard festoons (as on the main photo).

Cut on the neckline is being fastened with leather string.

Various materials and color are available for order for this padded gambeson. Such fabrics as leather, wool, silk or linen used for sewing, will let to show social status of owner.

We offer different quantity of layers for your short-sleeved gambeson. If you plan to wear quilted underamor under the hauberk, so 5-6 layers will be required. If there will be full-plate armor or brigandine, so 2-3 layers of wadding is enough.

Various color are available for order. If you choose half-coloured or quarter-coloured gambeson, please inform us by e-mail, what colours you prefer and its exact disposition.

There are two layers of padding in sleeves by default. If you want to change it, please contact us [email protected]

Main photo shows gambeson with following options:

• 2 layers of padding;
• yellow linen for outer shell;
• red linen for inner shell;
• standard sleeves’ attaching (without hole under armpit);
• M-size;
• red leather strap

Benefits, which you’ll get, if you buy medieval gambeson at Steel Mastery:

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.

This quilted gambeson goes well together with padded chausses.

Please have a look at these padded gambesons of the similar historical period: sleeveless gambeson with festoons, gambeson of crossbowman of the XII-XIII centuries, sleeveless gambeson of the XII-XIII centuries.

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

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