Blue collar work kilted every day?

[Thorina]

I couldn't work kilted if I wanted to, which I do. There's a small matter of something called "NFPA 70E", which states in great detail what kind of garments a workman will wear as protection from elecrtical arc/flash hazards. Kilts are not recognized in the National Elecrtic Code.

Also, someone mentioned kilted at a potter's wheel. Another gentleman and myself both throw while kilted. A workman's Utilikilt and the wheel are a workable arrangement.

I used to work in a tire shop and doing road side big rig tire service. NOT an environment to wear a kilt. Also 2 small town motorcycle shops, could have "gotten away" with it, but still not what I'd call appropriate.

[Stilletto_Rebel]

Very cool! Thank you. Did you use just regular RIT dye?
Always good to see everyone's ideas!

Yep, just regular RIT. Followed the instructions to the letter and was very happy with the results.

[Thorina]

Yep, just regular RIT. Followed the instructions to the letter and was very happy with the results.

Cool! Very good to know.
I am too busy to sit down and sew anything right now, besides not having a very good place to sew.
But, I like to have all the mental aspects of a project put together in my mind before I actually sit down with scissors and fabric, ya know. The first I'll actually sit down at machine to work on it the great kilt for trials. Wouldn't be bad to have pockets in it, either. Don't need a wallet, but being able to carry a bottle of water and smokes would be nice. Digi camera, etc.

I looked at NeoKilts. They offer the "slash" or whatever...it's called something...pockets like Dickies work pants have. That's perfect for day to day functionality. Back pocket for a wallet. Perfect.


Keep coming with ideas. I love to hear different perspectives and ideas.

[islandkilt]

waaaaay back in the late 70's/early 80's I did my time framing houses on the tracts in southern California... primarily did second story work - joisting.. rafters, roof sheeting and nailing...

looking back I could have worn a kilt and done quite well..

it would have been cooler working above the concrete on hundred plus degree days, and... well... even wearing work shorts back then we always went regimental because it kept the job foreman from standing around beneath us to monitor our work...

something like a sportkilt - light and inexpensive, couldn't have afforded a utilikilt, and I think I'd have prefered to keep my toolbelt rather than have all the pockets pulling it down...

hmmm.. now I'm gonna have to think of a building project this summer so I can try it myself...

[Thorina]

waaaaay back in the late 70's/early 80's I did my time framing houses on the tracts in southern California... primarily did second story work - joisting.. rafters, roof sheeting and nailing...

looking back I could have worn a kilt and done quite well..

it would have been cooler working above the concrete on hundred plus degree days, and... well... even wearing work shorts back then we always went regimental because it kept the job foreman from standing around beneath us to monitor our work...

something like a sportkilt - light and inexpensive, couldn't have afforded a utilikilt, and I think I'd have prefered to keep my toolbelt rather than have all the pockets pulling it down...

hmmm.. now I'm gonna have to think of a building project this summer so I can try it myself...

The first guy I saw in a non traditional kilt was a guy in a Utilikilt caprenter canvas color. It was really cool. I showed my now ex. We tried to get a spnsorship to a national race awards banquet from Utilikilt. Had a few back and forths with them, then didn't hear another word. We ended up wearing matching tuxes to the event.

Anyway, my ex would probably have worn a kilt to work as a contruction worker. Built new log homes for the rich and famous. The price tag negated me ever buying him one to try out.

[Thorina]

My entire weekend consisted of activities that I would have to include in the 'don't do this kilted' warning.
There are modern garments that do replace the multipurpose kilt during certain times.
Double front Carhartts work well for what I have been doing all weekend.



But for less physically stenuous days....I would prefer to try a more free feeling garment than double front Carharttt work pants.

Still...not an environment that would do well with the Queen's finest 8 yds of silk.

[Nick the DSM]

I work on cars alot, so a kilt is not a wise choice for it. Even with coveralls, I'd rather wear trousers to work on cars.

I'm sure I could, but I don't want to be distracted thinking if the kilt is covering while I'm laying under a car. Especially when I have something else to think about.

Plus I tend to get dirty when working on cars.

[Thorina]

I work on cars alot, so a kilt is not a wise choice for it. Even with coveralls, I'd rather wear trousers to work on cars.

I'm sure I could, but I don't want to be distracted thinking if the kilt is covering while I'm laying under a car. Especially when I have something else to think about.

Plus I tend to get dirty when working on cars.

It didn't come out in the picture well....but I am utterly filthy. I wouldn't want to do that to yards of nicer fabric.