Quote Originally Posted by Robinhood
I was following the thread about durable kilts with great
interest when it was unfairly deleted. Since it was obviously
about kilts, and how to make them last longer, I'm bringing
the topic up again.

How about the leather kilts? The cost is pretty extreme,
but if it could be made from cheaper suede, it seems that
it might be both durable and affordable.

I've never seen a leather one. Are they absurdly heavy
and cumbersome? Too much for work wear?

while the odds of the leather ripping, I don't see any issues there. The huge problem with leather is heat management. Wool breathes very well, and is cool in the summer and warm in the winter..while leather will be hot no matter what is going on...and in the southern states, I am sure it will be unbearable..

Overall I feel leather is a poor choice for kilt material. The most durable fabric I've seen is still wool. It wears very well, can take a beating, breathes well, and is very easy to work with. There are a few on ebay for $50 or so. check the threads for the Ebay Kilt tartan hiker and myself both have.