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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.
A long medieval gambeson perfectly combines low weight, high mobility and historical look. Our medieval pourpoint will be a great choice for reenactors looking for a gambeson which will be convenient and based on historical sources.
Our long medieval pourpoint was created for the most demanding users.This pourpoint has vertical stitchings on whole length, both on torso and sleeves. It reaches the knees and it is tied with an overcast stitching in the front. This medieval pourpoint also has a collar which is buttoned up on a side. Our medieval pourpoint is made of linen with linen lining.
Another material used in this model is a new filling - woolen felt of two levels of thickness:
- average on chest - Y7b;
- thinner in rest of medieval pourpoint - Y7a.
More information about thickness you can find here.
This design ensures a good amortization and mobility when used with a proper type of armor.
The cut of this pourpoint provides the user with high mobility. It has a new sleeve pattern - so called inverted elbow. This lowers the possibility of lifting up the pourpoint during wearing and does not hinder the movement. This combination makes it working as a pourpoint for historical reenactment and for knight fighting.
Our pourpoint is available in 6 sizes, XS to XXL, or in custom size for an extra charge:
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%.
You can also choose one of various colors available for this type of medieval pourpoint. The color chart can be found here.
Sources for a long medieval pourpoint
You can find an example of this long medieval pourpoint in The Chronicles of France, England, Scotland, Spain, Brittany, Gascony, Flanders and the Adjoining Countries. The author of this work from 1327-1400 is Jean Froissart. Work is stored in Bibliothèque nationale de France in Paris.
Main features of our medieval pourpoint:
↪ can be worn as civil and fighting garment
↪ low weight
↪ natural materials
↪ proper amortization
↪ high hygroscopicity
↪ natural thermal regulation and isolation
↪ high mobility and freedom of movement
↪ new sleeve pattern - “inverted elbow”
↪ fitted to body shape
↪ 6 sizes to choose from
↪ option of custom sizing
↪ historical look
Pourpoint material and its advantages
Natural wool as inner material in this medieval pourpoint has various advantages. It makes the pourpoint lightweight and closer to historical garments. Wool has a lot of features desired by users:
- high hygroscopicity - it can absorb a lot of water without feeling of the pourpoint being wet
- perfectly isolating pourpoint materials
- biodegradable
Pourpoint fabric and its filling are natural and eco-friendly.