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Mail Gorget with Lining and Adjustment Straps

Mail Gorget with Lining and Adjustment Straps
Mail Gorget with Lining and Adjustment Straps
Mail Gorget with Lining and Adjustment Straps
Mail Gorget with Lining and Adjustment Straps
Mail Gorget with Lining and Adjustment Straps
Mail Gorget with Lining and Adjustment Straps
Mail gorget based on European 13th-century historical analogs. Soft lining reduces rubbing and helps keep the collar stable under impact. Fit is adjusted with straps, making it easier to match different padding thickness and helmet setups. The neck zone uses a 6-in-1 weave for denser coverage where hits and weapon pressure concentrate. Works well with helmets without an aventail and as a standalone neck defense for full-contact formats.
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Mail gorget is a practical neck protection piece for buhurt/full contact, built with reference to historical sources and European 13th-century analogs. Historically, this type of gorget was worn with helmets that did not use a mail aventail (for example, a tophelm), providing a dedicated throat and side-neck defense.

The construction is set up for impact use: a soft lining helps reduce skin abrasion, stabilizes the fit, and limits ring “pinch” during sharp head turns. Size is managed by adjustment straps, which is useful when padding thickness changes (different coifs, gambeson collars, or layered kits).

The critical area is the neck. Rings around the collar are woven in 6-in-1, giving denser overlap than standard 4-in-1 and improving resistance to gaps and localized pressure. At the same time, the gorget stays flexible, allowing head and torso work without the hard stop typical for rigid plate solutions.

Tournament readiness: the format commonly aligns with typical safety checks (tight weave, no sharp edges, secure fastening), but acceptance depends on the specific event rules and the marshal’s inspection on site (requirements differ across leagues and formats).

Maintenance and repair: dry after use, remove sweat/moisture, inspect rings for opening, and watch strap hardware for wear. If damage occurs, repairs are usually localized—replacing a section of rings and reconnecting the weave without rebuilding the whole piece.