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Quilted Aketon — 13th Century
HG-55
Total
€240
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Quilted Aketon — 13th Century
Custom made
This item is a custom-made, which means that our crafters use individual body measurements of a client for manufacture. Such type of manufacturing provides with a perfect fit of an item.
description
A practical padded garment designed for comfort and protection. The aketon is made with simple quilting and filled with mixed or cotton batting, providing reliable padding for wear under armor or during training.
Short Description
- Material: 100% linen fabric with natural linen lining
- Color: Natural (uncolored)
- Layers: Up to 5
- Size: Custom sizing available
- Fastenings: No external fastenings
Historical Note
Inspired by 13th-century European military garments, the aketon was widely worn beneath mail armor as padded protection against impact and friction. It could also be used as standalone defensive wear by infantry and men-at-arms. This piece follows the silhouette seen in medieval iconography and manuscript depictions of the High Middle Ages, offering a historically grounded look suitable for reenactment without aiming at museum-grade reconstruction.
Style & Use
- Ideal for training, sparring, and HEMA practice
- Provides protective padding under mail or plate armor
- Comfortable for reenactment training sessions
- Designed for both beginners and advanced practitioners
- Suitable as a standalone padded defense garment or as an underlayer beneath armor
Ordering
- Simply place your order through our website.
- Once it’s submitted, our manager will get in touch to confirm all details and, if needed, ask for your measurements.
Have a special request? We’ll be happy to discuss customization at [email protected].
Stock items may be returned within 14 days if unused. Return shipping is covered by the customer; refunds apply to item price only. Custom-made items are non-refundable unless there is a manufacturing defect or our mistake, in such cases we will remake or refund at our expense. Lost parcels are covered — we will investigate and resend if needed.
By default, all orders are shipped via Ukrainian National Post or Nova Poshta, at the sole discretion of Steel Mastery. The carrier delivers the parcel to your local postal service or pickup point. Tracking details are provided after dispatch. Express courier services (such as DHL, etc.) are available only upon request via email and are subject to additional cost and confirmation.
Custom-made items require production time before shipment. Estimated production time:
- Leather accessories – 2–4 weeks;
- Clothes – 2–8 weeks;
- Gambeson and padded armor – 8–12 weeks;
- Brigandines – 1–3 months;
- Metal armor – 2–7 months.
Contact us for more precise timelines.
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