Quilted Padded Arming Chausses for Knightly Leg Armour

Quilted Padded Arming Chausses for Knightly Leg Armour

Perfect Protection and Comfort in Every Detail

These aren't just a simple piece of cloth. They are meticulously engineered to provide you with maximum functionality and durability:

• High-Quality Material: The outer layer is made from a very strong and durable heavy-duty cotton canvas. The inner polyester filling is brilliant for absorbing shock.
• Meticulous Quilting: The vertical stitching across the entire length ensures the padding stays exactly where it should, preventing bunching and providing consistent protection from thigh to ankle.
• Easy and Secure Attachment: At the top, you'll find stitched, durable leather loops. These allow you to easily and securely attach the chausses to your belt or a dedicated arming belt.
• A Perfect, Custom Fit: Thanks to the practical lacing at the back of the calf, you can tighten the chausses to perfectly match the shape of your leg. They will stay firmly in place even during rapid movement.
• A Thoughtful Design: The chausses feature a front length of approx. 83 cm (32.7 in) and a rear length of approx. 67 cm (26.4 in), ensuring optimal coverage. Furthermore, a practical integrated stirrup keeps the leg from riding up inside your boot.

We offer these chausses in several colours – Black, Brown, and Natural – so you can choose the one that best matches the rest of your kit.

A Glimpse Into History

Padded chausses were an absolutely indispensable part of nearly every warrior's armour from the High Middle Ages onward. Knights and men-at-arms wore them under their mail or plate components (like cuisses, poleyns, and greaves). Their primary function was to absorb the kinetic energy from blows that got past the metal plate, thereby preventing fractures and severe bruising. At the same time, they protected the skin from constant chafing against metal and increased the overall comfort of wearing heavy armour.

Historical Insight

The evolution of leg armour was closely tied to the development of the saddle and cavalry tactics. A war saddle with a high cantle and pommel allowed a knight to brace and deliver the force of a lance charge through his entire body. But just as importantly, he needed to protect his legs, which were highly exposed in mounted combat. A complex plate harness for the legs would have been nearly unwearable and ineffective without a quality padded underlayer.

Ideal for the Modern Warrior

Even today, these padded legs are a crucial piece of equipment for anyone who takes historical combat seriously. You'll find them essential for:

• Historical Fencing (HEMA) and Reenactment: As a necessary and often mandatory layer beneath both mail and plate leg protection.
• LARP (Live Action Role-Playing): For any character in heavy armour who wants to improve their comfort and look authentic.
• Theatre and Film: As a functional and historically accurate costume component for actors and stunt performers.

Care and Maintenance

To ensure your chausses last as long as possible and retain their protective qualities, please follow these care instructions:

• Cleaning: Due to the mixed materials, we recommend spot cleaning with a damp cloth. If heavy cleaning is required, gentle hand washing in cold water is possible. Never wring them out, as this can damage and deform the internal padding.
• Drying: Dry flat on a rack, away from direct sunlight and heat sources like radiators.
• Leather Parts: Treat the leather loops with a leather care product from time to time to keep them from getting hard or cracking.

Stop compromising and end the unnecessary pain. Invest in quality padded chausses that will protect your legs and allow you to focus entirely on the fight. Order yours today!