As a full time kilt wearer, this issue has occupied my mind quite a bit.

What makes the perfect work kilt? First it must depend on the work you do.
An office worker will have different priorities to that of a carpenter or painter.
We've seen great examples recently of businesses using kilts to help promote their business. I think of Highland Water in Denver, and kilted window cleaners

Over the last few months I'm soken to, and received kilts from Rocky, Steve and Robert. All have strengths and fine qualities. they have all been patient with me and I'm sure I have been asking for what may be impossible.

What do I want in a work kilt?
Firstly, as a staunch traditionalist, I was against the idea of pockets. However Robert (RKilts) has successfully changed my mind on cargo pockets.
Steve (Freedomkilts) has shown me the beauty of slash pockets.
When it come to carrying tools, tough cargo pockets are wonderful.

So my list would include:

  • A tough, stain resistant material.
  • Strong and thick enough to take some punishment.
  • Thin and soft enough for pleats to fall back into place after getting out of the truck and to provide a good "swish" factor. Also, and importantly, to be able to "hug" the body and not stick out like an umbrella.
  • To have enough weight to withstand the breeze.
  • Light enough to wear in summer.
  • Shrink resistant.
Here are a couple more piccies of the denim kilt from R Kilts. I'm testing this kilt to see how long it takes to "break in". I even gave it the ladder-in-wind test today.