I hear ya on the canvas and acrylic-I would give quite a bit for a linen blend kilt, but the weight and drape just wouldn't do it...I do wear an extralong tail linen shirt, which makes car travel a tad easier.

Will keep in mind the water too-I usually end up dehydrated, even in not so hot weather.

Melt your shoes, eh? Had that happen once working on a construction site-left workboot prints all over a concrete pour, and had to scrub it with industrial Comet after...All of my brogues are leather soled, and they keep one hopping-little heat resistance.