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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 woolen purpoint without quilting is a type of universal civil medieval gambeson. This type of aketon will work well as a camp clothing, a gambeson for reenactment or a purpoint under the armor.
This woolen purpoint is made of high quality materials. The outer layer is made of wool while the lining layer - of linen. This aketon is closed with an overcast lacing method, with the use of a long string finished with aiglets. The purpoint has also a low collar.
However, the most distinguishing feature of this purpoint will be the lack of quilting. It gives the clothing a more civil look, making it a bit similar to cottehardie. This woolen purpoint is also characterized by its low weight. It is a result of using the innovative way of filling with woolen felt. Amortization layer on the chest is average (Y7b) than on the rest of this purpoint (Y7a).
More information about thickness you can find here.
The new design of the sleeve, so called “inverted elbow”, increases the level of mobility in our purpoint. Construction does not hinder the movement and does not go up while wearing. It is an all-purpose garment. Woolen purpoint works perfectly as civil clothing, camp clothing, or under-armor clothing. As it is based on historical sources, we can recommend it for both reenactors and HMB fighters.
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%.
The range of colors in this model of purpoint is very wide. Check them
here before placing an order.
Purpoint in historical sources
An example of similar purpoint without quilting, closed with an overcast lacing method, can be found in Chroniques de France ou de St Denis. This manuscript is currently stored in The British Library.
The most important features of our woolen purpoint without quilting:
↪ can be worn as both civil garment and arming garment
↪ low weight
↪ natural fabrics
↪ proper amortization
↪ high hygroscopicity
↪ natural thermal regulation and isolation
↪ high mobility and freedom of movement
↪ new sleeve design - so called “inverted elbow”
↪ medieval jacket fitted to body shape
↪ 6 sizes to choose from
↪ option of custom sizing
↪ historical look
↪ proper amortization
Woolen felt and it properties
Natural wool as the inner layer in this medieval jacket has various advantages. It makes this clothing lightweight and closer to historically correct garments. Wool has a lot of features desired by users:
↪ high hygroscopicity - it can absorb a lot of water without the feeling of the gambeson being wet
↪ perfectly isolating gambeson material
↪ biodegradable
The medieval jacket fabric and its filling are natural and eco-friendly.