Product description
The Pourpoint was a piece of clothing that was worn by noblemen in the late 14th century, both in civil and military situations. It marked an important change in Western fashion, because it led to a shift of the rectangular silhouettes from the old and medieval clothing to the more refined clothing of the modern period, which began to develop in the 15th century. The Pourpoint was originally conceived as a military item of clothing, which cuts the waist to prepare the body on the breast harness, which rested between the ribs and the pelvis. This ensured that the weight of the harness from the shoulders to the hips was moved.
Instead of wearing the weight of harness on the shoulders, late medieval knights chose to distribute the weight of their armor over their bodies. In the end, this item of clothing was also worn by nobles in their daily lives as outerwear (over the tunic), where it replaced the tunic.
This pourpoint is perfect for medieval reenactment. He has 7 pairs of aiglets around the waist and 2 pairs of aiglets for attaching bones. This pourpoint is made of 100% recycled wool and lined with 100% linen. Note: the images show a whole linen version, while this is a woolen version. The blue wool is a bit darker.
The fibers of wool catch air, making it a natural insulator and helps you stay warm.
It is breathable, which means that it keeps you warm without overheating.
Wool is warm even when it is wet, and can repel water, making it a good choice to wear during rain.
Although it is not watertight, wool can absorb up to 30% of its weight in water before it feels wet, so that you stay dry in the rain for longer.
It is a durable material.
Wool is naturally flame -retardant and safer to wear than polyester during living history or historical events with campfires for warmth and cooking.
Detailed
Material: 100% recycled wool with a lining of 100% linen;
Color: blue;
Sizes: S to XXL;
Wash: hand wash at cold temperature or use a delicate washing program in the machine;
Drying: drying air by placing flat in the shade to retain color and shape.;
Ironing: iron at a low temperature if necessary, or use steam to remove creases.;
Stain cleaning: Carefully dab with a damp cloth and mild soap for small spots.;
Based on historical originals