Hose are stocking like garments reaching up to at least mid-thigh, usually worn with a set of (typically) wide baggy linen shorts (called “braies”) to cover the crotch. The ends of these braies should be tucked into the tops of the hose. Hose should come down to at least ankle length, and can have integral feet. They should be tight to the lower leg – making them from wool and cutting the cloth “on the cross” is recommended to achieve a leg hugging shape.
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==Leg bindings==
These are long woollen strips of cloth usually worn spirally around the lower leg from ankle to just under the knee, thus ensuring a close fit. 3m (10’) or more is required per leg. For Generic kit leg bindings should not be ‘[[Leg bindings#Cross-gartered|cross-gartered]]’.
==Cloaks==
As a general guide, cloaks should be as wide as your outstretched arms, and long enough to go from your shoulder to the knee, although shorter cloaks that reached just past the waist were also frequently seen. Most cloaks are just longer than the tunic when worn.
==Leg bindings==
These are long woollen strips of cloth usually worn spirally around the lower leg from ankle to just under the knee, thus ensuring a close fit. 3m (10’) or more is required per leg. For Generic kit leg bindings should not be ‘[[Leg bindings#Cross-gartered|cross-gartered]]’.
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==Pouches and bags==
