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Fechtschule Gdańsk Gambeson

Fechtschule Gdańsk Gambeson

Century: XIV, XV

CODE	Material	Standard ? × SPES products - technology & methods of manufacturing Machine-made standard - products with visible signs of using modern methods and tools in their production; e.g. visible outside and inside seams in clothing made with the use of a machine. Mixed standard - products with visible signs of using both modern and traditional methods and tools in their production; e.g. main, inside seams in clothing are made with the use of a machine while outside stitches and details are sewn by hand. Hand-made standard - goods with visible signs of using only traditional methods and tools in their production; e.g. all seams in clothing are sewn by hand. *NOTE. We always use high quality materials and fabrics while making our products - the above standards of their production are not related to the materials used.	Price
PMoS0611	Linen	Mixed	182.00 EUR

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FG Gambeson came to existence at the beginning of our business. We created this clothing with Jan Chodkiewicz and Fechtschule Gdańsk.

This medieval gambeson is characterized by the arrangement of layers that ensures maximum mobility and cushioning during training, knight tournaments, and even HMB. Both the outer layer and lining are made from linen. FG is fastened with 6 leather laces, including the one next to the collar.

Torso and collar have special overlaps on the front which protect these sections of the body. FG is cut off at the body so that its lower part rests on the hips. It has side slits. The sleeves (sewn in deeply) consist of two elements and have gussets under the armpits. This solution ensures proper mobility during training and tournament.

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The stuffing of our FG gambeson

The stuffing of this medieval gambeson is made from a cotton-polyester textile of various levels of thickness:
• a layer of cotton with a special recycled non-woven fabric on chest and arms- Y1
• strengthened elbows - Y2
• two layers of non-woven fabric on shoulders - Y2

There is an option of modifying the thickness of amortization layers in this gambeson. To customize this product, please contact our Sales Department before you place an order. More information on the thickness of our gambesons can be found here!

When you place an order, please choose one of the available colors. The table of colors can be found here.

Our FG gambesonis available in standard sizes from XS to XXL or in custom size, fitted to individual needs with an additional 20% charge. To choose the proper size, please follow the chart below:

Size	Chest girth	Waist girth	Hips girth	Height
XS	84-92 cm	72-80 cm	88-96 cm	164-170 cm
S	92-100 cm	80-88 cm	96-104 cm	170-176 cm
M	100-108 cm	88-96 cm	104-112 cm	176-182 cm
L	108-116 cm	96-104 cm	112-120 cm	182-188 cm
XL	116-124 cm	104-112 cm	120-128 cm	188-194 cm
XXL	124-132 cm	112-120 cm	128-136 cm	194-200 cm
Custom	Individual measurements. Price + 20%.

Please write down the chosen size in additional information box when you place the order.

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Historical inspirations for Fechtschule Gdańsk gambeson

The shape of this gambeson was inspired by the 15th century gambesons from medieval treatises, especially Fiore de’i Liberi from 1404 or Gladiatoria from 1440 r.

Another inspiration was the Buxtehuder altar and the figure of a soldier wearing a yellow gambeson with similar stitches. The relic reaches the 1410 and it is stored in Kunsthalle Hamburg.

Gambesons were a cheap protection for the fighting men in the Middle Ages, but only the poorest ones used only them as their single armour. For others they were a part of a complete protective armament, providing amortization of the hit and the protection of attritions from the armour. Among padded protective elements we can find: gambesons protecting the trunk and hands, padded gloves, padded coifs and separate hoses. They were sewn from layers of a fabric. In the 13th century gambesons were long and rather badly-fitted to the figure. They were usually put over the head and buttoned only near the neck. Later, with the development of other elements of the armour, gambesons were shorter and better fitted to the body. In the 14th and the 15th centuries they were usually buttoned at the front or laced up.

Gambeson stuffing/layering

Normally we use:
- linen first layer
- second strengthening layer (cotton)
- few layers of batting(for specific numbers, see description of the chosen quilted garment)
- linen lining

In all arming garments (quilted hood etc.), you can change the padding. Click on this picture to see different options of padding available in our shop:


If you decide to change the padding, please write the code of chosen padding (Y1-Y13) in the "additional information" box in one of the next steps of ordering.