Padded Combat Skirt (Fauld) for Thigh Protection - Outlet

Padded Combat Skirt (Fauld) for Thigh Protection

Detailed Description and Construction

This robust yet comfortable piece of protective clothing is crafted from a durable outer cotton canvas with a soft cotton felt filling. This makes it not only strong and excellent at absorbing impacts but also breathable. The skirt features a practical wrap-around design that covers the front of the body and the hips, while the back is intentionally left open to not hinder movement, sitting, or horse riding.

• Fastening: It secures at the back with an adjustable fabric strap and a sturdy metal D-ring buckle, ensuring a firm and customisable fit.
• Quilting: The entire surface of the skirt is horizontally quilted, which ensures the padding remains evenly distributed and doesn't bunch up, even during intense use.
• Cut for Movement: For maximum freedom of leg movement, the front of the skirt is split. Beneath this split, there is an integrated, lightly padded panel that serves as a suspensor for additional groin protection.

Function and Historical Context

Who Is This Skirt For?

The padded skirt is an exceptionally versatile accessory for a wide range of historical figures and warriors:

• For Wearers of Plate Armour: It serves as an excellent underlayer beneath steel tassets. It effectively dampens impacts, distributes their energy, and prevents uncomfortable chafing and bruising on the thighs and hips from the metal.
• For Lightly Armoured Combatants: For archers, skirmishers, infantrymen, and others who don't rely on heavy armour, it provides primary protection for the thighs and hips without the unnecessary weight and movement restriction of metal armour.

A Point of History: A Modern Solution to a Historical Problem

This type of protective garment is a modern and functional interpretation of historical elements like the gambeson and its lower sections. While fully armoured knights had complex plate defences for their legs, lighter troops and infantry needed a solution that was flexible, cheaper, and easier to maintain. This skirt offers exactly that kind of practical protection—it is ideal for the needs of today's reenactors, LARPers, and HEMA fighters who seek the optimal balance between functionality, protection, and comfort.

Where Can You Use It?

Thanks to its well-thought-out design, this combat skirt is an ideal choice for:

• Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA/SCA)
• Live Action Role-Playing (LARP)
• Reenactment and historical battles
• Theatrical and film productions
• Any event where a combination of reliable protection and complete freedom of movement is required.

Sizing and Garment Care

Size

The skirt is produced in a one-size-fits-all design, which, thanks to the adjustable strap, fits most adult figures (approximately corresponding to ready-to-wear sizes M to XXL).

How to Care for Your Skirt?

To ensure this piece of gear serves you for as long as possible and retains its properties, we recommend the following care:

• Cleaning: Remove common dirt and stains locally with a damp cloth.
• Washing: In case of heavy soiling, wash exclusively by hand in cold water using a mild detergent. Machine washing could damage the shape and structure of the padding.
• Drying: Never use a tumble dryer! Let it air dry, ideally laid flat on an absorbent surface (like a towel), away from direct sunlight.