Kilts for the forge

[Lady Grey]

Thanks for the link kiltboy
Im a bit in love with that pocket on the HN kilt, I'm off to research.
OP please don't get anything cheap if you are going to be working in a forge. Cheap wool can be flammable, protection, protection, protection.

[Lady Grey]

Mmmmm..... Yeah- NO!
I like one on the apron, but the two hanging down is a bit silly.
Might have to experiment.

[CameronCat]

Might something like this help?

It showed up here in 2012 and was credited to "Techdragon". It's made from firefighting turnout gear ("Nomex", Proban or other trade names...). As I recall the maker noted the fabric was difficult to cut and nearly impossible to sew, but just look at the finished product!

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5088/...82aee6ce5d.jpg

[MacKenzie]

The kilt C-Cat mentions can be had here... http://www.altkilt.com/fireman

Alt.Kilt also offers a welders kilt... http://www.altkilt.com/welders

[DragonsTooth]

Thanks for the great replies everyone - sorry for my tardy response!

The general consensus seems to be either more modern styles (leather kilts and utilikilts just don't sit right for me personally - even in a workshop environment) or a good apron.
I don't plan to get a cheap n nasty - although I may look at some of the second hand shops near to here that often have kilts..

I do have a leather apron and did plan to wear one when forging, I just wanted to get your opinions on it so this seems to be a solid way forward. Firewelding may be an interesting time, but that remains to be seen.

Safety of course is high on the list - which is another reason as to why I haven't yet splashed out on anything - I don't plan to go up in flames quite yet!

I do like the idea of the WW1 style wrap around apron too, but it's not really the look im going for. And I'll likely make myself a plain leather sporran for use in the shop - fur is too risky for my liking even with an apron.

I will take a look around and see what I can dig out. Thanks again everyone!

[Kamelsr]

I am looking for a bit of help. I want to buy a cheap wool (or something a little more spark resistant) for use at the forge when im forging blades at my anvil. I've seen all the poly-blend ones and am not keen to go up in flames. I am also not a fan of the Utilikilts at all.

What other fabrics can be used to create a lightweight and safe kilt and how much (GBP) might I expect to pay for one - preferably in the (modern) Gordon tartan?

Any assistance would be greatly received

(I would also very likely wear a leather apron too but i just wat to see what the consensus is)

I find that when I am in the forge that a leather apron works the best. You can make one to wear that is a bit longer than your kilt from scrap leather throw in some rivets if you want a steampunk look.