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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): 17cm
Sleeves (shoulder to arm hem): 26cm
Shoulder to thigh length: 104cm
Chest: 100cm
Weight: 800g
Medium
Sleeves (armpit to arm hem): 17cm
Sleeves (shoulder to arm hem): 28cm
Shoulder to thigh length: 106cm
Chest: 105cm
Weight: 800g
Large
Sleeves (armpit to arm hem): 19cm
Sleeves (shoulder to arm hem): 30cm
Shoulder to thigh length: 109cm
Chest: 118cm
Weight: 800g
Extra Large
Sleeves (armpit to arm hem): 21cm
Sleeves (shoulder to arm hem): 30cm
Shoulder to thigh length: 113cm
Chest: 130cm
Weight: 800g
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.