SPES Sir Robert Purpoint Gambeson

SPES Medieval Market Clothing Sir Robert Purpoint

Gambesons are make to order - please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.


Sir Robert Pourpoint is a type of gambeson for all medieval fight lovers, looking for a gambeson made on the basis of the 14th and 15th century iconographic sources depicting combat clothes. Thie medieval gambeson combines good mobility with light weight. This pourpoint was designed especially for medieval fights, like HMB, ACL or SCA events. Sir Robert Pourpoint is closed with 4 leather straps. This solution makes the closing of the gambeson simple and fast. The gambeson is also lightweight and has good mobility. The low weight was achieved by using the new type of filling - woolen felt. Sir Robert Pourpoint has two layers of amortization on the chest area and one layer on the rest of the jacket. Such solution makes our gambeson perfect for any medieval fight. High level of mobility was achieved thanks to a new sleeve pattern - so called “inverted elbow”. That’s why our aketon doesn’t go up and doesn’t hinder the movements during usage.

Pourpoint Sir Robert in historical sources:
The source for this model of medieval fighting pourpoint is stored in Santa Maria Novella church in Florence. In this so-called Spanish chapel, you can find a fresco by Andrea Di Bonaiuto presenting the passion of Christ where one of the horse riders has a yellow gambeson of similar design.

Multi-color options. Chart available HERE.

When checking out using the Custom Size option ONLY, include your measurements (according to the Sizing chart in the adjacent tab) in the Comment section during checkout. Do not use punctuation and enter measurements in centimeters (it's made in Europe!) ALL MEASUREMENTS MUST BE INCLUDED.

If ordering a standard size we do not need your measurements.

See Sizing tab for more information.

Main features of Sir Robert purpoint:

↪ perfect as civil garment and for medieval fight
↪ low weight
↪ natural gambeson material
↪ 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
↪ meeting the requirements of HMBIA
↪ armor attaching points
↪ historical look

There are ready-made points on the sleeves for attaching the armor. We have placed holes in three places on the sleeves: elbows, arms and shoulders, which will make it easier to attach the armor.	Our gambesons are made of linen with a linen lining. Linen works great for this type of medieval costumes. It is airy and anti-allergic.

Material used:
Outer material: 100% linen
Filling material: 100% woolen felt
Lining material: 100% linen

NOTE - laces with aglets visible on pictures are not included.Please contact us for details.

Woolen felt - lightweight and natural solution for medieval fighting purpoint

Woolen felt used for the production of this purpoint has numerous advantages. HMBIA medieval fighting enthusiast will surely appreciate high level of hygroscopicity - it can absorb a lot of moisture without feeling of the gambeson being wet. Wool provides a proper thermo regulation of the body and isolation. Natural materials like wool and linen makes this one close to original purpoints and fully biodegradable.

Multi-color options. Chart available HERE.

Washing Information is HERE.

New policy: we are imposing a $25 restocking fee on any return, exchange OR change in the open order for any special color (not black) on any SPES jacket or pants.
So please review your orders carefully and be sure you leave yourself time for your order to arrive if you want custom work, usually 4-8 weeks. I try to have black jackets and pants in stock at all times!

Expand chest when measuring. Add 1" (25mm) to include chest plate.

Standard Size Chart:

CUSTOM MEASUREMENTS TABLE

Measurement type	Measurement taking method
Please write all measurements below ONLY in the "Order Comments" section during checkout. Please use metric measurements (cm) and no punctuation. Include the letter designations for each line. SPES video is for reference only, the below measurements are what is required, nothing other than these.
A1 Height	Taken from bottom of foot to top of the head
C2 Arm length	Taken from end of shoulder to wrist, outside, with bent arm
C3 Biceps girth	Taken with bent arm and tense muscles
C4 Forearm girth	Taken around the largest point of the forearm
C5 Wrist girth	Taken at wrist joint level
D1 Chest girth	Taken at armpit level (women's jackets - on bust level)
D2 Shoulders width	Taken on the back, between arm-shoulder connection points
D3 Back width	Taken at armpit level
D4 Distance neck - navel	Taken from navel to bottom line of neck
D5 Abdominal girth	Taken at the level of the belly button (navel)
D7 Hips girth	Taken at hip joint level

XL D2 = 75cm


Include measurements in cm and no punctuation in comment box at checkout.

Stocked items ship quickly, custom size and/or color jackets may take 4-8 weeks. Payment up front for these orders.