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  Medieval Aketon, Padded Cotton

  SKU: PA2042.PP

  Known variously as the gambeson, aketon, arming doublet, or padded jack, this quilted defensive garment was a vital part of medieval equipment from around the 10th century onward, worn either as standalone armour or beneath mail and plate. Built from multiple layers of linen or wool stitched together by quilting, with stuffing that varied from scrap cloth to horsehair, a sufficiently thick gambeson offered genuinely excellent protection, absorbing and distributing the force of blows while preventing the chafing that bare mail or plate would otherwise cause against the skin. The word aketon likely derives from the Arabic al-qutn, “the cotton,” reflecting the garment’s origins and preferred stuffing material.

  This reproduction recreates the aketon specifically, the quilted jacket most often worn directly under armour, its name likely derived from the Arabic al-qutn for cotton, its traditional stuffing material.

  Deepeeka’s reproduction recreates that essential piece of medieval arming wear, part of our historical clothing range.

  
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  Short Gambeson, Padded Cotton

  SKU: PA2043.PP

  Known variously as the gambeson, aketon, arming doublet, or padded jack, this quilted defensive garment was a vital part of medieval equipment from around the 10th century onward, worn either as standalone armour or beneath mail and plate. Built from multiple layers of linen or wool stitched together by quilting, with stuffing that varied from scrap cloth to horsehair, a sufficiently thick gambeson offered genuinely excellent protection, absorbing and distributing the force of blows while preventing the chafing that bare mail or plate would otherwise cause against the skin. The word aketon likely derives from the Arabic al-qutn, “the cotton,” reflecting the garment’s origins and preferred stuffing material.

  This short-cut version offers a lighter, more mobile build than our full-length gambeson, suited to wearers prioritising freedom of movement.

  Deepeeka’s reproduction recreates that essential piece of medieval arming wear, part of our historical clothing range.

  
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  Padded Arming Cap with Collar

  SKU: PA1001

  A padded arming cap with an extended collar gives coverage down to the neck and shoulders as well as the head, cushioning a broader area beneath a full helmet and camail or aventail.

  This reproduction is made from padded cotton, suited to wearing beneath a close helmet or great helm where neck coverage matters as much as head protection.

  Deepeeka’s reproduction recreates that essential padded headwear, part of our historical clothing range.

  
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  Swordsman Shirt, Cotton

  SKU: PA2019

  This shirt is styled for a swordsman’s impression, made from cotton for a practical, breathable base layer suited to active movement and re-enactment sparring.

  A well-fitted, comfortable shirt was genuinely important for anyone engaged in physical martial activity, allowing free movement of the arms and shoulders.

  Deepeeka’s reproduction recreates that practical medieval shirt form, part of our historical clothing range.