Product description
The pourpoint was a garment worn by nobles in the late 14th century, both in civil and military situations. It marked an important change in western fashion, as it led to a shift from the rectangular silhouettes of ancient 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 garment, which cuts at the waist to prepare the body for the breastplate armour, which rested between the ribs and the pelvis. This ensured that the weight of the armour was shifted from the shoulders to the hips.
Instead of bearing the weight of their armour on their shoulders, late medieval knights chose to distribute the weight of their armour across their body. Eventually, this garment was also worn by nobles in their daily lives as a top garment (over the undertunic), whereby it replaced the tunic.
This pourpoint is perfect for medieval reenactment. It has 7 pairs of aiglets around the waist and 2 pairs of aiglets for attaching chausses. This pourpoint is made of 100% recycled wool and lined with 100% linen. Please note: the images show an all-linen version, while this is a wool version. The blue wool is somewhat darker.
The fibres of wool trap air, making it a natural insulator and helping you stay warm.
It is breathable, which means it keeps you warm without overheating.
Wool is warm, even when wet, and can repel water, making it a good choice to wear during rain.
Although it is not waterproof, wool can absorb up to 30% of its weight in water before it feels wet, allowing you to stay dry longer in the rain.
It is a sustainable material.
Wool is naturally flame-retardant and safer to wear than polyester during living history or historical events with campfires for warmth and cooking.
