A lot of folks here probably already know this, but in case anybody else new to the kilt and accessories hadn't thought of it, I thought I'd throw this out there.

I pulled out my SWK Heavyweight wool and noticed what you see below. This happened after a 1 hour outing some time ago and I didn't notice it until now. I generally try to make sure the clip openings face away from the fabric, but I must have missed one that last time. I hate to think what would have happened if this would have been a day long hike.



I think I can repair the damage easily enough, and in any case, this area will always be covered with a sporran, but I'll always know that it is there. Anyway, I have replaced my cheap clips with better ones that I picked up from Sears, shown below. I would have preferred trigger clips, but they didn't have any that were small enough for my taste.



Whether using cheap clips or better quality clips, I would recommend doing what I do on my ceramic fishing rod guides before each use to check for cracks... Drag a cotton swab along every edge you can find, with a bit of pressure. If it snags, get some fine sandpaper, needle file, or small whetstone, and knock off the offending sharp corners and burrs. If the metal can catch the cotton, it is a good bet that it can snag your kilt. And don't forget to check your split rings, chain links, D-rings, or whatever else may rub on the material.



An ounce of prevention and all that.