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Sir Ulrich:
All right considering Christmas is around the corner I decided to treat myself to a new gambeson as a gift.

I could go for the Jolly Knight one but I don't know if it will come in time for wicked faire:
http://jollyknight.com.ua/armoury/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=88

I could go for this as well but same issue as the Jolly Knight one:
http://armstreet.com/store/armor/european-underarmor-gambezon-padding-jack

I ain't going for the GDFB stuff because I heard it's got poly in it which is exactly what I DON'T want. Plus they only come in size large and I don't want super baggy clothing.
I could go for this though: http://www.revivalclothing.com/14thcenturylinengambeson.aspx

But thats extremely expensive and probably could get the other 2 cheaper than this even with the international shipping. I sorta want linen because of my issues with the other gambeson I have which is way too hot and poly stuffed, I can't even fight in it without getting heat exhaustion even in COLD weather, though I got punched right in the chest at full force with it on and it protected me rather well. Main type I do want is 13th century and all the nice places that make nice gambesons are in Europe while us Americans get mass produced crap made of poly sh**. Making one myself is out of the question as I don't have the skills needed and most store bought linen is too loosely woven for use under maille. Any suggestions?

Sir Wolf:
http://www.matuls.pl/index.php?IDP=1&Lng=en&IDKategoria=4 these! they will make custom fit 2 u

Ian:
The Revival Clothing linen gambeson is an excellent off the rack choice, they also have a more inexpensive cotton version.

If you really want to treat yourself, contact Jessica Finley of Fuhlen Designs, she can be found on Facebook, and she does excellent custom work.

Sir James A:
I've heard good things about Matuls, but no experience with them myself.

As Ian said, you can get the cotton version in the same style for less than 1/2 the cost of the linen one: http://www.revivalclothing.com/cottongambeson.aspx - and you can get it in lightweight or heavy. Revival makes some very nice products, I've had their pourpoint but no experience with their gambesons.

I've got an MRL gambeson, which works okay for what it is (a cheap starter gambeson - I think it was $79 on sale years ago). I've also got an IceFalcon gambeson, and he is *great* at exchanges or trades if it doesn't fit right, though they're about the same price as the Revival cotton one. The IceFalcon does seem more uncomfortable than the MRL one I have, but I think it's from not wearing it much (just test fitting) and the 45* angled sleeves (the MRL are standard/straight).

I'd like to try one of the Historic Enterprises doublets. They have a Charles de Blois copy, which is very popular, and very well fitted - http://historicenterprises.com/doublet-of-charles-of-blois-circa-1360-p-893.html?cPath=99_108. It's more expensive than the MRL or IceFalcon or Revival Cottons, but looks to be well worth the extra cost - with international shipping costs, it might be close to comparable to places overseas. Also, unlike MRL or IceFalcon, Historic Enterprises (Black Swan Designs is the "soft kit" division) will make you a custom-sized doublet based on your specific measurements. It says 3-4 weeks turnaround time, I'm not sure if that would be in time for Wicked Faire.

One note - if you do get it, be very patient, or get a few friends - it's got about 60 buttons on it. :D

Thorsteinn:
Have you checked out http://gambesons.com/?

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