Our padded armour range is crafted from strong fabrics such as cotton and canvas, selected for breathability and long-term wear. Inside, layered padding provides impact absorption while maintaining flexibility and ease of movement. Stitching patterns are carefully designed to keep padding evenly distributed, ensuring the gambeson retains its shape during extended use. Adjustable closures and tailored fits improve comfort, whether worn as standalone protection or under armour.
Historically, padded armour worn by knights, soldiers, and footmen as foundation armour to reduce blunt-force trauma and prevent chafing from metal armour. Our collection includes padded head and limb armour, sleeveless and full-sleeve gambeson styles, suitable for different periods and combat roles. Whether used for battle reenactment or costume accuracy, padded armour offers reliable protection, authentic appearance, and essential medieval functionality.
Our generic Lady Gambeson, designed for elegance and protection.
Padded Roman Subarmalis for use under Lorica Segmentata or Lorica Hamata.
8th - 11th Century to Early Medieval gambeson. Suitable for Vikings, Saxons and the early Medieval period.
This gambeson is suitable for any portrayal from the early 12th century though to the ealry 14th century.
This gambeson is based directly on period illustrations and a few similar surviving examples. It is suitable for any portrayal from the early 14th to early 15th centuries,
15th Century Arming Doublet for Western Martial Arts or as a foundation garment for a 15th century harness. It is also great for HEMA or any sword based martial art.
Generic Dark Ages/Medieval padded cap to wear under a helmet.
This padded collar provides additional or standalone protection around the base of the neck and top of the shoulders..
This item combines the padded collar and arming cap into a single garment.
Arming Girdle (Lendenier) for securing your maille chausses or plate leg armour.
Early medieval padded mittens for LARP combat or light steel weapons training and combat
This is a generic pair of padded greaves to protect the shins and lower leg. Practical for all periods, infantry and cavalry
