Gambesons in roman times?

[Draugr the Greedy]

So you think he was wearing 27 separate tunics? Try doing this yourself and you'll see how ridiculous this is.

 
I'm just observing that in no way is what he's wearing described to be quilted. Once again, it is tied tightly, taking the role of the quilting. I am confident you'd be able to wear 27 thin tunics if you tied them