Brand Black Medieval Renaissance Cotton Padded Arming Cap for Helmet Chainmail Coil

I bought this item along with "RedSkyTrader Mens Norman Warrior Helmet One Size Fits Most Silver" and "Medieval V Brass Face Mild Steel Chainmail Coif Armor by Armory Replicas" and am very happy with it. The material feels very tough but not uncomfortable, and there is definitely a decent amount of padding to protect your skull from your helmet. Enough padding, in fact, that if your helmet only barely fits, this may be too much bulk to fit under it. Very good price for a very decent arming cap, I highly recommend.

Fits well, tie is nice, and works with chain mail + helmet at the same time. Only issue is it’s a little small but not uncomfortable. Solid buy!

Son's review. I purchased this arming cap to keep my chain maille coif from tearing out my hair. It arrived quick enough and the quality was outstanding! Thickly padded. Durable design, and very comfortable. I wear it with a coif and helmet and it offers great protection for reenactment battles with real swords, or just as a costume piece to wear to the Renaissance fair. Five big FAT stars!

Although a well made and very authentic arming cap, it was a bit snug and I only have a medium sized head. For anyone with a larger head this cap wouldn't fit at all. Also, it is constructed of authentic heavy cotton canvas and thick cotton batting (fill) and, unless you are doing a winter RenFest or re-enactment, you will be very hot in this cap. It is not really made for costume parties or people who prefer their cosplay accessories to be light weight and just "look" authentic. Also, in the product title it should read "coif" not "coil".

I had purchased a Spartan helmet which was constructed in a way that cut into my forehead. I thought of returning it but then I thought to see how it would work with padded arming cap. I figured I would still feel the pressure on my forehead but at least it would cut into it but I was amazed that I couldn't feel the metal at all and the helmet is not only super comfortable but fits more securely. Excellent product.

Pretty thick and comfy, the stitching is well done and this will definitely work as a nice arming cap, even if you're using heavier steel chain mail.

This is clearly useful for the hard knocks on the helmet it was intended to insulate from, BUT while it works well as intended do not think of using this in role playing situations BECAUSE it is very hot in there. You also have seriously reduced hearing ability in addition to the heat stroke.So - nicely made and designed for its serious purpose, but not for play.

Very well constructed of heavy duty cotton, padded with wool. I have a large head but it fits me well enough to go under my Red Sky Traders cabassett and hold it steady and keep my head from injury.