Description
Hard Linen Gambeson — Durable Padded Jacket for Armored Combat
Ready for real contact. Our hard linen gambeson is built for Buhurt International, IMCF, and ACS formats. It uses extra-dense canvas-type linen outside and natural wool batting inside to absorb strikes while staying breathable and reliable.
- Outer fabric: extra-dense white linen (canvas-type)
- Padding: wool-based natural batting for impact absorption
- Inner lining: soft cotton to wick sweat and reduce chafing
- Weight: 2.1 kg (≈ 4.63 lb)
- Wrist finish: leather cuffs to stop vambraces from slipping
- Forearm fit: loops and lacing to fine-tune tightness under armor
- Mobility: extended, breathable black armpit panels for a full range of motion
- Ready to rig: includes arming points and laces for attaching your armor
Why fighters choose this gambeson
The dense linen shell resists wear from steel and clinches. The wool padding spreads impact, so you feel fewer peak hits. Inside, cotton lining keeps you comfortable during long lists. Leather cuffs lock your vambraces in place. Forearm lacing lets you dial in the fit for different vambrace setups.
Built for buhurt and historical tournaments
This gambeson works under plate, brigandine, or mail. The enlarged armpit zone and breathable fabric help you throw shots, grapple, and raise shields without binding. Arming points arrive with laces in the box, so you can stitch them to match your harness.
Specifications
- Use: buhurt / mass battles, 1v1 duels, training
- Outer: heavy linen, white
- Lining: soft cotton
- Padding: wool-based batting
- Closures & fit: forearm loops + lace; leather wrist cuffs
- Included: set of arming points and laces
- Total weight: 2.1 kg (≈ 4.63 lb)
Care for hard linen gambeson
- Air dry after sessions; store fully dry
- Spot clean with mild soap; avoid high heat washing
Equip your kit with confidence. Add the Hard Linen Gambeson to your armored combat gear and fight harder, longer, and safer.

























Excellent basic shoulder protection for dueling.
Couldn’t ask for more. As described, shipped rapidly, high quality, and came with everything needed.
It’s good. Feels a bit flimsy even though I know they hold up. This really comes down to personal preference. Love that it came in the full kit and made suiting up from box to fight very simple.
I REALLY wish this had have come with proper instructions for adjusting the size, and any recommendations for packing/storing gear. It’s a pain in the ass, and obviously very heavy. The bag really needs to be adjusted so it fits properly. I may have a better recommendation once I learn to adjust it and pack better….but perhaps 2 rolling suitcases would have been a better investment. Quality is fantastic though! LOVE the bag as a hiking bag for sure.
Eh, wish the leather didn’t get ruined so quickly with use, but it’s to be expected. Gauntlets are pretty tough on the handles.
Guys, I have my own kit now! It’s so great to just be able to put everything on. Fits like a glove. I was worried that i’d lost some weight and things wouldn’t fit, but everything is perfect. Only issue- I KNOW they don’t have arming points on the gambeson, just wish they did. Otherwise, everything was packaged perfectly, fits perfectly, and looks awesome.
Amazing quality