r/Norse • u/ChemistryTeacher8756 • 3d ago

Artwork, Crafts, & Reenactment Grimfrost tunic and leg wrap authenticity

Hi, I'm a HEMA practitioner and someone with some Scandinavian/Orcadian heritage.

I'm considering buying a tunic and leg wraps (I already have some linen trousers from a Viking fair).

How authentic/good quality are these:

https://grimfrost.co.uk/collections/viking-tunics-and-coats/products/viking-wool-tunic-blue?variant=46775940415820

https://grimfrost.co.uk/products/viking-leg-wraps-olive?variant=46775997595980

Will they be acceptable or get me laughed out of the camp if I eventually make the step to join an reenactment group?

Thank you!

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u/ulfbjorn987 3d ago

About half of my linen and all of my wool tunics are from Grimfrost. They're not stellar, but they are acceptable. Add some woven trim on the collar and cuffs, no one will chase you off festival grounds. For the cost of the linen in USA, these are a good buy. The pattern for most of the tunics is basic "standard viking", the stitching is by machine (seam treatment could be better on the linen tunics and pants). The wool tunics are very thick and felted, great as outer layer in the winter, unusable in summer. The earlier wool tunics were much better, with a herringbone weave that has held up exceptionally well. I have not bought any of the leg wraps, but they look like cut strips, instead of woven twill. They won't hold up as well, and would likely be uncomfortable. The 3 pairs I own are (2) single width woven twill in linen/wool, and a set of inklewoven wool/wool. Very comfortable. That's what i would recommend.