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Premium Model- T Cotton Gambeson
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Price:: From $169.95 to $199.95
Out of stock
Product Options
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- Based on historical patterns
- Engineered for ease of motion
- Made of 100% Cotton
- Comes in both Light and Heavy weight versions
- Fully quilted
- Hand sewn cloth buttons similar to those used in period
- Available in basic Black only
- Available in 4 sizes
- Price - Heavyweight reg. $199.95, Lightweight reg. $169.95
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A close up view of our hand sewn cloth buttons
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About our Cotton Gambeson
Our Cotton gambeson is based on a combination of 14th century sources, both extant garments and contemporary artwork. We've retained the most important aspects of the historical patterns, particularly the exaggerated armhole, also called 'le grande assiette sleeve', which permits complete freedom of arm movement. Made with an outer layer of cotton this gambeson has a lighter feel and is not a thick as our linen gambeson. Its closely cut arms make it well suited for use with fitted arm harness. Taking inspiration from period garment quilting designs, it is padded with three layers of 100% cotton batting and has a light weight cotton canvas lining for a combination of protection and breath-ability. We have added a collar for additional comfort. Hand sewn cloth buttons are used similar to those used in period. These compress neatly under armour, and have an almost magical “zipper” effect that lets you get out of the garment quickly after a long day of fighting under a hot sun.
Our cotton gambeson comes in two styles: Light Weight and Heavy.
The Model-T Lightweight Cotton Gambeson combines the traits that made the old cotton gambeson popular with the feedback we received from many combatants living in hot, humid climates: could we make something that would go under their armour and not make them melt? This lighter weight gambeson is perfect as the foundation garment for building your harness, padded to absorb sting, reduce bruising and prevent armour-rub, but not so much as to bunch inside arm-harness or provide unnecessary padding beneath your body armour, where you don’t need it.
The Model-T Heavy Cotton Gambeson is the latest evolution in the product that started it all! Perfect for Western Martial Artists, SCA Cut and Thrust combat, or combatants who wear less body-armour.
Note: Although machine washable, we recommend dry cleaning this item in order to extend its life to a maximum. Machine drying should always be avoided.
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"Unlike the polyester fiber fill used in many gambesons, the cotton batting in my Revival gambeson breathes even when I use it in the heat of summer, and hasn't lost its shape after many washings."
-Greg Mele
Chicago Swordplay Guild |
"A good gambeson is as important as the plate armour it supports - this is the best platform I have found for 14th Century armour."
- Christian Tobler
Order of Selohaar |
Colors and Fabrics
Available in Black only
Size Chart
| Size |
Chest Measurement |
Waist Measurement |
| Small |
fits up to 40" / 101cm |
fits up to 33" / 83cm |
| Medium |
fits up to 46" / 116cm |
fits up to 39" / 99cm |
| Large |
fits up to 51" / 129cm |
fits up to 43" / 109cm |
| XLarge |
fits up to 58" / 147cm |
fits up to 51" / 129cm |
Note: This chart is meant as a general reference - while the actual sizes are larger than regular sizes this is because we discovered during our market research that due to the thickness of our gambeson most people preferred a somewhat larger size than they would normally choose in the case of civilian clothing. Please note that if you are on the cusp between sizes that general fit preferences and size of your frame should determine which size you choose. For a looser fit and/or a heavier frame order the larger size. If you prefer a more tailored fit or are of slimmer build order the smaller size. This style is designed to be looser in the chest and more fitted in the waist and hips as were the historical models.
Our Design
Historical Inspirations
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Drawing after a detail of the
"Martyrdom of Saint Catherine" in the Little
Church of Saint Francis, circa 1360 |
Drawing after the mid-14th C. jack
of Charles de Blois in the Musees de
Tissus in Lyon, France |
Drawing after the Jupon of Charles VI
in the Musee des Beaux-Arts de
Chartes, late 14th century |
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| Drawing after in the Catholicon circa 1348 in Liege University, Belgium |
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Drawing from a detail of the Weltchronik of Rudolf von Ems c. 1360 in Austria |
Notes
Revival Clothing neither guarantees nor warrants our clothing for any combat or martial arts related use, since we cannot know how an individual will use the garment or what kind of equipment it will be used in conjunction with. As such, all Revival Clothing products are intended for costume use only.
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