Yeh I was afraid that it mgiht rub on the kilt resulting in stains or worse tears. I plan on wearign thi around for about a week with ym cheap sportkilt just to see what happens. One thing i am considerign is using precut stainless steel rings that i can buy. Not only would they have smooth closures but they won't oxidze like galvanized will. If anyone si interested in a strap with these changes made let me know. I can make these and ship them out within threedays from the order.