Sleeveless gambeson of XII-XIII centuries

Sleeveless gambeson was very popular model of padded armour in XII-XIII centuries and was used mostly by archers or soldiers, who didn't take a participation in combats.

This gambison is necessary part of medieval soldier's costume, despite of poor safety. 

Made-to-measure gambeson armour may be sewn by two ways:

• machine manufacturing. Tailors will make padded armor by your parameters, using sewing machine.
• hand sewing. Custom gambeson will be completely sewn by hands of our tailors. Such type of manufacture is historical one and is offered for additional costs.

You can use this light gambeson for:

• SCA
• HEMA
• Larp
• Stage performances
• Medieval festivals
• Reenactment events

Base price includes following options:

1. 1-2 layers of padding (natural sheet wadding 50% cotton, 50% wool);
2. Natural (uncoloured) cotton for outer and inner shell;
3. XS-size;
4. Black leather straps;
5. Straight bottom edge;

Quantity of padding layer depends on the main armour. If you plan to wear quilted gambeson of leather under the chainmail, so 5-6 layers will be required. If there will be plate armour or brigandine, so 2-3 layers of natural wadding is enough.

Linen or cotton medieval gambesons were more typical for foot soldiers and archers. We also offer wool, leather or velvet for your quilted gambeson.

There is leather strap on the collar for fastening. 

Padded gambesons of red, blue and green colors were more popular, but there are also bright yellow or royal-blue colours are available for order.

Almost every model of gambison by Steel Mastery may be transformed into sleeveless gambeson, if you will choose option “Laced sleeves”. That option allows detaching of sleeves from body part. 

If you choose half-coloured or quarter-coloured gambeson, please inform us by [email protected], what colours you prefer and its exact disposition.

Main photo shows vest gambeson armor with following options:

• 2 layer of padding;
• black linen for outer and inner shell;
• M-size;
• black leather straps for fastening;
• straight bottom edge.

Benefits, which you’ll get, if you buy medieval gambeson at Steel Mastery:

1. Custom-made high-quality padded underarmor, made of natural fabrics by your individual parameters;
2. Reliability and comfortable wearing for years;
3. Product made by experienced tailors, who really know how to make a good armor;
4. Convenient payment systems (Paypal, Skrill, Visa, MasterCard, American Express);
5. Flexible return system in case if you don’t like an item.

Padded mittens and cap will be a good addition to this gambeson.

Please have a look also at sleeveless gambeson with festoons and standard model of sleeveless gambeson of the XI-XII century with fastening from the front. If you need long gambeson or short-sleeved padded gambeson, these items might be interesting for you: long gambeson of the XI-XV centuries, gambeson of the VI-XIII centuries.

In section “Gambeson” you can see all models that we offer for ordering. If you didn’t find any for your taste and wish, please send us photo and description of the required model and we will make it for you.

In this article, we're telling how to choose a gambeson.