Light padded short sleeved gambeson for use on its own or under chainmail and plate.
This gambeson is light-weight and slips easily over the head.
Approximately 5mm thick.
Small
Sleeves (armpit to arm hem): 18 cm
Sleeves (shoulder to arm hem): 30 cm
Shoulder to thigh length: 104 cm
Chest: 100 cm
Weight: 575 g
Medium
Sleeves (armpit to arm hem): 21 cm
Sleeves (shoulder to arm hem): 32 cm
Shoulder to thigh length: 108 cm
Chest: 108 cm
Weight: 635 g
Large
Sleeves (armpit to arm hem): 24 cm
Sleeves (shoulder to arm hem): 35 cm
Shoulder to thigh length: 109 cm
Chest: 124 cm
Weight: 700 g
Extra Large
Sleeves (armpit to arm hem): 24 cm
Sleeves (shoulder to arm hem): 35 cm
Shoulder to thigh length: 110 cm
Chest: 134 cm
Weight: 730 g
Made of cotton linen with light stuffing.
Don't be misguided by claims that heavier gambesons are better. Sure, more padding can equal more protection but more weight doesn't equal more padding. It can simply mean it is larger or longer or more cumbersome. An ideal combat gambeson is a balance between softening a blow and your movement. A gambeson that is overweight can impede your skill and prowess on the battlefield. When in doubt trust only MFC products or contact us for the full story. Our gambesons are not only better designed for re-enactors they are also far better value.
Other historical names for arming jackets are: gambeson, jupon, aketon, arming doublet, gambaison, acton, arming coat, cotte, auqueton, hacketon, zuparello, haqueton, pannzar, vapntreiyu, wambais, wambesium, wambuis or wambs.
