What the best dressed workman will wear

[skirtingtoday]

Just found this - and being from Glasgow ( Not Ontario but Scotland ) ... hmmmmm........

http://www.blaklader.com/ca/products/pr ... lack-9900/

Wonder if the Glasgow Keelie will ever get one?

(For those not familiar with the term -> "Keelie" - a young working-class male from any large town such as a "Glasgow Keelie". It used to imply someone who is tough and a potential hooligan. It is derived from the Gaelic word "gille" meaning "a lad".)

[norstdresses]

definitely, as a carpenter, I wear kind of working kilts on the roof. This one looks very good for work

[Stu]

They sell these here in Sweden, including the popular white version:

http://www.blaklader.com/products/produ ... hite-1000/

Stu

[janrok]

And of course there is the Blaklader type 1474 Garden Kilt.
As far as I know Blaklader is available all over the world. I happen to know a person in Belgium who bought a Blaklader kilt but he is trying to sell it because he has a skin condition and the material used is very hard.

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[Grok]

Sounds promising

[Stu]

I own a pair of Blåkläder work trousers - they are proper, heavy-duty workmen's gear, extremely tough with full knee-pads, various pockets and so on and perfect for manual jobs around the house, garage and garden, for felling trees etc. I also have a Blåkläder shirt which is I think made for the same kind of purpose, but it has a proper collar etc and it is extremely high quality and I can wear it as smart/casual for, e.g. giving lectures at my university.

They make good stuff and it doesn't cost too much. Next time I am in one of their outlets, I'll look out for their kilts.

Stu

[STEVIE]

From my neck of the woods "Glesga Keelie" is not a compliment or endearment.
Not a word I'd use, but "Weegie" seems to be the current equivalent.
Of all the Scots, Glaswegians, to me, are the most open and friendliest.
I'd bet that, if the price was right, there could be demand for this.
Perhaps, not from the "conservatives", but there is a definite potential.
Steve.

[Grok]

Nontraditional kilts such as Utilikilts are supposed to be the blue jeans of kilts. Perhaps these will become internationalized.

[Caultron]

Nontraditional kilts such as Utilikilts are supposed to be the blue jeans of kilts.

If you mean unibuitous daily wear, I agree. I wear mine almost anywhere with no negative vibes, and I probably wouldn't get any negative vibes in the rest of the places, either.

Perhaps these will become internationalized.

To my knowledge, they're made in Scotland, Sweden, Pakistan, and the United States. They're also worn in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and most of Western Europe. Sorry if I missed anyone; this was just off the cuff. But even this list is rather, uh, international...

[Jack Williams]

Very much a "DIY" guy (not letting those cowboys near my plumbing, for instance.) myself, and I have dresses for the occasion. The light denim dresses I got some of are great to climbe ladders in for painting the roof, for instance because they have a really wide skirt and are not too long.
There's a shot of the painted dress somewhere, see if I can find it.

[pleated]

Very much a "DIY" guy (not letting those cowboys near my plumbing, for instance.) myself, and I have dresses for the occasion. The light denim dresses I got some of are great to climbe ladders in for painting the roof, for instance because they have a really wide skirt and are not too long.
There's a shot of the painted dress somewhere, see if I can find it.

It is on page 54 of your 'Jack Track' thread in Pics and Looks
http://www.skirtcafe.org/forums/viewtop ... &start=795
(the second & third last posts near the bottom of the page)

[partlyscot]

On the one hand, I'm pleased to see another option, and it's available in Canada. On the the other...while $160 is good value for the quality construction, it's not really what I'm looking for, and from reports, the material would be too harsh for my purposes. What are Utilikilts like for fabric feel, once you've given it a suitably hard wash?

[David R]

The Blaklader Toolpocket Kilt is available in Melbourne, Australia from Scandinavian Workwear- http://scandinavianworkwear.com.au/stor ... ry&path=35

In Melbourne they will visit your premises for on-site fitting. Fantastic service! Check this service out on the tab About Us on the website.

I came across the site by chance and the next day Leif arrived in the van with the kilts to try on. Naturally I purchased one, for AU$99 including on-site delivery. I used my new Toolpocket Kilt last weekend while repairing a fence. The numerous rugged pockets were great for tools, nails and screws.

This kilt is great for toolpocket use, as the name suggests. It is very utilitarian and rugged, much more than a Utilikilt. The kilt is manufactured in Sri Lanka for Blaklader. The fabric is very solid, with a rigid feel and the construction is pretty good with lots of detail stitching. The insides of the pleats are sewn down to maintain shape. Hopefully the fabric will soften with washing. It is not a casual garment. This is definitely workwear but a useful addition to my kilt collection.

[johnb]

The Blaklader "Glasgow" kilt, was the first garment of that type I brought, nearly four years ago now. The company I got it from said it was used in the summer by a contractors working Swedish roads. Its certainly tough, and can be washed at 95C, if its dirty enough to justify such a high temperature, according to the makers. Although a 40-50C is usually more than sufficent. As it is quite a heavy kilt I generally only wear it in the colder months of the year.

The garden kilt is much better suited to general use, and is made from a lighter material. Personally I think it can be worn as smart casual, although thats a matter of opinion. Mine gets a fair bit of wear and not just when working in my garden or allotment.

John

[couyalair]

Can anyone tell me the length of the Blaklader kilts? From the few pics available, they look rather long, but I'm very tempted by the white all-cotton one.
I could not find any prices on the web site either.

Martin