Utility kilts for grungy mechanic work

[kingandrew]

You may also want to look into leather kilts, for the same sorts of reasons that many metalworkers use leather aprons.

Leather isn't machine washable, but it would hold up to plenty of abuse, shed a lot of dirt and gunk that stains cloth, and provide some degree of protection against heat and sharp edges.

I have no experience with any utility or leather kilts myself. I know that blacksmith and other workshop environments were the inspiration for the traditional German lederhosen. Lederhosen might also meet many of your practical concerns, although they are not as "free-fitting" as kilts.

Best of luck in your search.

Andrew

[PinellasPaul]

You might consider this site. They offer a few different levels of utility kilts some with standard fasteners some with extra levels of fasteners.

damnnearkiltem.com

[MichiganKyle]

You might consider this site. They offer a few different levels of utility kilts some with standard fasteners some with extra levels of fasteners.

damnnearkiltem.com

Those look pretty nice, and designed to be durable. The one with the detachable cargo pockets would probably work - don't really want pockets flopping around if I'm on my back underneath something.

[PinellasPaul]

A lot of knife makers who forge their blades wear leather aprons; very durable and thermally protective.

[MichiganKyle]

You may also want to look into leather kilts, for the same sorts of reasons that many metalworkers use leather aprons.

Leather isn't machine washable, but it would hold up to plenty of abuse, shed a lot of dirt and gunk that stains cloth, and provide some degree of protection against heat and sharp edges.

I have a flame-retardant cotton apron (and other gear) for welding and machining. Not quite as heavy as a leather apron, but quite durable for when the mill or lathe are throwing blue-hot chunks of metal at me. And it's washable.

I have no experience with any utility or leather kilts myself. I know that blacksmith and other workshop environments were the inspiration for the traditional German lederhosen. Lederhosen might also meet many of your practical concerns, although they are not as "free-fitting" as kilts.

Interesting. Had never heard that before. But, jeepers, that would be about the last garment I'd pick for anything that throws sparks at you! Way too many places for them to fall in and burn through.