Rectangular Veil and Fillet - Cotton/Linen Blend

The Rectangular Veil with Fillet is one of those quiet essentials that ties everything together. Whether you're building a historical outfit for reenactment or a believable fantasy costume, this piece helps you hit that authentic note without going overboard.

Historically, veils like this were worn by women across medieval Europe for modesty, warmth, and protection from the elements, but also to frame the face, soften the silhouette, and signal class or status. This one is modelled after common historical examples, particularly suited to 12th–14th century characters, and works equally well for LARP, stage productions, and fantasy settings where a grounded base layer matters.

The veil is made from a cotton/linen blend (75% cotton, 25% linen) in a light plain weave, smooth, breathable, and easy to drape. The linen content adds a subtle natural texture and a little extra body, while the cotton keeps it soft against the skin. The rectangular cut gives you real flexibility: let it fall loosely for a humble look, fold or pin it neatly for something more structured, or layer it with a coif, wimple, circlet, or crown, depending on where your character lives. The included fillet, a matching fabric band, keeps everything securely in place through long days of walking, crafting, or storytelling, no slipping required.

It's also easy to care for: machine wash after events, fold into your kit bag, and reshape with a quick press.

Why it's worth adding to your kit:

• Inspired by authentic medieval women's headwear
• Light plain-woven 75% cotton, 25% linen blend for soft drape and all-day comfort
• Includes a matching fillet for secure, no-fuss placement
• Rectangular cut allows for varied historical and fantasy styling
• Breathable, packable, and easy to care for
• Great for LARP, reenactment, medieval fairs, stage, or living history
• Suits peasant, middle-class, and upper-status costumes alike

Whether you're aiming for historical accuracy or simply want to ground your costume with a realistic touch, this veil delivers, with comfort and quiet confidence.

The way the human children look at you, you would assume they have never seen an elf before. Granted, it isn’t often that you travel into cities. You prefer the tranquil sounds of the forest, away from the stench and chaos of busy human streets.

However, you have business with a certain wizard in town. So while your elven garb--decorated Fur Hood, tunic, and weapons--cause you to stand out amongst the crowd, you continue without raising a fuss. After all, they are only short-lived creatures. They don’t know any better than to stare.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Fur Hood is an embroidered mantle with a long hood tail. The mantle covers the shoulders, keeping the upper chest warm while the hood protects the head and face from harsh wind. Elvish embroidery and polyester fur trim embellishes this hood, adding great detail to the felted wool. The inside is lined with soft, comfortable cotton.

Hoods are great garments for rounding off character looks, and the Fur Hood is a stylish garment that especially fits a roguish or elven character. Adjust the hood’s facial opening with flat split-leather cord lacing at the throat.

HISTORY

• One of the oldest garments known to humanity
• Common fashion in medieval Europe, especially with a hood

You tighten your Ring Belt another notch, frowning at the watered-down soup over the fire. It’s been a long winter, and you and your family aren’t sure you’re going to have enough food. As you consider ways you might be able to afford some meat--maybe you can do some work for a merchant in town?--there’s an anxious knock on the door.

“Raiders!” shouts the messenger on your doorstep. “Raiders are coming! Every able person is being called to fight!”

Suddenly an empty belly is the least of your worries.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Ring Belt is a long leather belt made from 3 mm thick full-grain buffalo leather. Strong and durable, this belt is also extremely practical with its various D-ring hangers and leather straps for attaching equipment. With a rounded belt-tongue and 10 punched holes, adjust this belt to a large range of sizes to fit your unique body. Secure the belt using its solid brass belt buckle.

The Ring Belt is handsome and clean, making it a perfect fit for almost any character in any setting you care to play.

HISTORY

• Belts have been documented for male clothing since the Bronze Age between 3200–600 B.C.
• More commonly a male fashion item, with the exception of the Middle Ages

Oh no, you think, as a sword and a helmet are thrust into your farm-calloused hands. You’ve never been trained as a soldier, let alone asked to fight on a dangerous battlefield!

But here you are, suddenly standing in a row of your neighbors. You await the advancing orc raid said to be headed for your farms and your town, and you just hope that somehow you’ll make it through. At least your Helmet feels solid on your head. That’s something to be thankful for, at least...right?

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Ready for Battle Brawl Belt is a long slender belt made from black chrome-tanned, split-leather, providing a good anchor for swords and pouches. The belt is segmented, each segment twin-layered and interlocked with the next, reinforced by a thick leather cord that runs along the length of the belt. The belt is secured with a rounded iron buckle.

Ready for Battle Brawl Belt is simple, but functional. With its low-fantasy style, this is a good belt for almost any character you care to dream up.

HISTORY

• Belts have been documented for male clothing since the Bronze Age between 3200–600 B.C.
• More commonly a male fashion item, with the exception of the Middle Ages

As a squire, you are up before dawn training and serving your Master. You are expected to have your Master’s armour polished and ready at a moment’s notice. There isn’t a moment to yourself that isn’t being spent thinking about your work. Without your Master’s blessing, you’ll never become a Knight.

This particular morning you secure your Squire Belt over your breeches an shirt, noticing how the notch has to be let out a little more. You aren’t the scrawny squire you once were; it’s a good sign.

DETAILS

This bestselling Ready for Battle Squire Belt is made from three narrow chrome-tanned leather strips and provides a great anchor for weapons and equipment. The leather strips are braided and secured at either end with leather and a rounded iron buckle. This belt is highly adjustable. Just secure the iron buckle to any desired tightness through the braided leather.

The Ready for Battle Squire Belt is simple and easy to use, yet adds style and interest to a costume with its low-fantasy design. It can be made to fit a wide range of characters, cultures or settings.

HISTORY

• Belts have been documented for male clothing since the Bronze Age between 3200–600 B.C.
• More commonly a male fashion item, with the exception of the Middle Ages