Knight gambeson with sewn mittens of the XIII century

Knight Gambeson with sewn mittens of the XIII century is made according to historically correct patterns. This type of padded armour can be seen on the miniatures and in Maciejowski Bible. Often, soldiers worn chain mail over such type of gambeson.

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 armour 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. Black leather strap;
6. Straight bottom edge;
7. No fastenings for steel arms.

Gambison has cut from the front on the bottom hem and leather lacing on the collar. Cuts on the palms of the sewn mittens allow freeing the hands if necessary.

Material and decorations of gambeson of medieval times pointed out social status of owner. Rich knights were wearing velvet, wool, leather or silk gambeson. At the same time, foot soldiers and infantrymen were using cotton or linen gambesons.

Quantity of padding layer depends on the main armour. If you plan to wear gambeson under the hauberk, so 5-6 layers will be required. If there will be usual plate armour or brigandine, so 2-3 layers of natural wadding is enough for light gambeson.

Various color are available for order. Green, red, blue or black gambesons were the most popular among warriors. If you choose half-coloured or quarter-coloured gambeson, please inform us by e-mail, what colours you prefer and its exact disposition.

If you plan to use plate arms or spaulders over your gambeson, we recommend you to order leather fastenings for steel arms.

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

Main photo shows long gambeson with following options:

• 3 layers of padding;
• dark-blue linen for outer shell;
• red linen for inner shell;
• standard sleeve attachment (without hole under armpit);
• M-size;
• black leather strap;
• straight bottom edge;
• no fastenings for steel arms.

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.

You may create a look of medieval warrior of the XIII century, combining this quilted gambeson with short chausses and long cotta.

Also, we offer you have a look at the medieval gambesons of the same historical period: ordinary gambeson, European gambeson of the X-XIII centuries, gambeson of crossbowman. If you are looking for short-sleeved or sleeveless gambeson or aketon armor, these items might be interesting for you: sleeveless gambeson with festoons, gambeson of the VI-XIII centuries, aketon of the XIV century. 

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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