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Sleeveless Aketon — 13th Century
HG-56
Total
€160
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Sleeveless 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, sleeveless padded garment designed for maximum mobility, comfort, and protection. This sleeveless aketon (historically known as a wamba) features simple vertical quilting and is filled with mixed or cotton batting, providing reliable torso padding for wear under armor or during intense training sessions.
Short Description
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Material: 100% linen fabric with natural linen lining
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Color: Natural (uncolored)
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Layers: Up to 5
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Size: Custom sizing available
Historical Note
Inspired by 13th-century European military garments, this sleeveless aketon—often referred to in medieval sources as a wamba or wambais—was widely worn beneath mail armor. The sleeveless design was highly favored by infantry and knights alike to prevent excessive bulk around the shoulders and arms while ensuring solid impact and friction protection for the torso. In historical practice, it was often worn as an extra protective layer over a standard long-sleeved quilted garment, which you can find here: Quilted Aketon — 13th Century. Following the distinct silhouette seen in High Middle Ages iconography, this piece offers a historically grounded look suitable for reenactment without aiming at museum-grade reconstruction.
Style & Use
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Sleeveless design ensures perfect freedom of movement for arms during combat
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Ideal for training, sparring, and HEMA practice
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Provides essential protective padding under mail hauberks or plate armor
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Perfect as an additional protective layer over a long-sleeved aketon or gambeson
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Comfortable for historical reenactment training sessions
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Designed for both beginners and advanced practitioners
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Suitable as a standalone light padded defense garment or as a core underlayer
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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