This arming jacket features a double layer of pteruges at the shoulders and from the waist.

It slips easily over the head and laces on the left hand side.

Measurements:

Chest – 122cm
The lacing on the left hand side allows for this measurement to be increased 
Length to waist – 58cm
Length with pteruges – 97cm
Neck Opening - 19 cm
Approximately 10mm thick. Compresses to 5mm

Weight - 2kg approx

Made from cotton.

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.