I remember asking why the guys that work around the smelting and blast furnaces wore wool shirts under the leather aprons, and my dad gave me the "skinny" on what happens when you don't! Sweat is a small price to pay for safety.

Except for a bonfire at the Pennsic Wars, I don't see any other place that this will be a concern for me... but this is all gerat information to accumulate for those that are in the situation.

Anyone know of a material that would be appropriately fire-retardant and yet look good when pleated? I guess that comfort would be a good thing to consider too.;-)