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  Arming Jacket, Padded Cotton, Alternate Build

  SKU: PA2045.RC

  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 arming jacket offers an alternative build to our other arming jacket, a fitted, tailored cut suited to wear beneath plate armour.

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

  
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  Arming Jacket, Padded Cotton

  SKU: PA2045.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 arming jacket offers a fitted, tailored cut suited to wear beneath plate armour, reflecting the practical, close-fitting arming garments that became standard by the later medieval period.

  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, Standard

  SKU: PA2044.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 further build option within our short gambeson range, lighter and more mobile than a full-length garment.

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

  
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  Jupon, Padded Cotton, Alternate Build

  SKU: PA2041.RC

  The jupon was a fitted, sleeveless padded garment worn by knights over armour, often emblazoned with heraldry to identify the wearer amid the chaos of battle.

  This version offers an alternative build to our other jupon, worn over a mail shirt or plate cuirass to show a knight’s colours and arms.

  Deepeeka’s reproduction is made from padded cotton, part of our historical clothing range.

  
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  Jupon, Padded Cotton

  SKU: PA2041.PP

  The jupon was a fitted, sleeveless padded garment worn by knights over armour, often emblazoned with heraldry to identify the wearer amid the chaos of battle, distinct from the aketon or gambeson worn as a base layer beneath armour.

  Unlike a purely defensive undergarment, the jupon could serve as a standalone display piece, worn over a mail shirt or plate cuirass to show a knight’s colours and arms.

  Deepeeka’s reproduction is made from padded cotton, part of our historical clothing range.

  
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  Short Gambeson, Padded Cotton, Alternate Build

  SKU: PA2043.RC

  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 an alternative build to our other short gambeson, lighter and more mobile than a full-length garment.

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

  
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  Medieval Aketon, Padded Cotton, Alternate Build

  SKU: PA2042.RC

  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 offers an alternative build to our other medieval aketon, the quilted jacket most often worn directly under armour.

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

  
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  Medieval Gambeson, Cotton, Padded

  SKU: PA6074

  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 is made from padded cotton, offering practical protection and comfort whether worn standalone or beneath mail and plate.

  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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  Gladiator Leg Guard, Padded

  SKU: AH6230

  This padded leg guard is worn beneath a metal greave, cushioning the shin and preventing chafing during arena combat, a practical layer supporting the more visible metal leg defences typically worn over top.

  Certain gladiator classes, such as the murmillo and secutor, fought with substantial leg armour that needed a genuine padded layer beneath it for comfort during extended bouts.

  This reproduction recreates that essential padded undergarment, part of our Roman heritage range.

  
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  Gladiator Arm Guard, Padded

  SKU: AH6231P

  This padded arm guard is worn beneath a metal manica, the segmented arm armour that protected a gladiator’s weapon arm, cushioning the limb and preventing chafing during a bout.

  Foam padding gives this reproduction genuine comfort for extended wear, a practical layer supporting the more visible metal arm defences typically worn over top.

  This reproduction recreates that essential padded undergarment, part of our Roman heritage range.