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[Barb T]

My 15 oz DC Dalgliesh kilt swishes every bit as good as my 16 oz Lochcarron Strome kilt. I really don't think any "compensation" has to be made in the kilt construction.

I totally agree. I find the bigger difference is in "hand" - how the tartan feels. Some heavyweight tartan is stiffer than others, some is "smoother" than others. All of the regimental weight tartan that I've made kilts from is not just slightly heavier in weight but also very different in hand - very "blankety". That comes from the way the fabric is finished, not just the size of the threads used. All make great kilts (and I don't mean "Great Kilt"!).

Personally, my favorite tartan to make kilts from is Dalgliesh's heavyweight tartan. Just a personal preference, but I do love it. Makes a fab kilt. I don't see a material difference in look, swish, etc. between what is technically designated as 15 oz and what is designated 16 oz.