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23rd July 11, 01:22 PM
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Knotty, No such thing as a daft question mate so I'm not trying to be clever, but if you click the view button next to the tartans on the Scotweb link you put up, it states that both the red and the Burgundy are dance colours at the top of the next screen.
As already stated these dance tartans only come in light weights. If you click on through the burgundy link to explore the fabric as a potential kilt purchase you'll see it is only available in two variants, 11oz From DC Dalgliesh and 10.5oz from Glamis.
Both of these fabrics are a bit light for a man's Kilt (though not impossible) but are ideal for highland dancers who do jump up and down a bit and therefore appreciate the billowing effect.
In terms of weight and how it behaves I have a couple of 13oz Kilts which can get a bit uppity in a stiff breeze and I also have a couple of 16oz Kilts that can withstand a proper tree bender and not budge. The choice is yours obviously but if you are UK based, I'd go for a wool Kilt in a heavier weight. 'Specially if you're in mixed company on a windy day...
You'll hear tell that PV material, despite being described everywhere as 16oz is actually nearer 11oz but having a couple of PV kilts myself, I suspect the stain resist coating they put on the fabric acts as some sort of stiffener and so gives it a heavier feel. It definitely isn't 16oz despite what some online retailers and ebay traders say.
Happy hunting by the way. The fun starts here.
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