Quote Originally Posted by BuchananBiker View Post
. . . Wool is a minefield. Expensive, much homework is required as to the individual mill involved, samples should be ordered. However, the money spent is reflected in quality. . . .
Wool is a minefield only if you don't trust the vendor or are very particular about color. Several ethical & dependable kiltmakers appear frequently on this board, are accustomed to running interference between wearers and weavers, and will gladly supply swatches at nominal cost. They're superbly skillful at kiltmaking, too.

IMHO the only serious threats to wool kilts are moths, strong acids & alkalis, dyes & bleaches, and ignorant drycleaners. A USAK semi-trad is as close as you'll get to being immune to all of these. I have one that I consider ideal for dressy but hazardous activities such as church picnics.

Because I enjoy dressing like a slob I have three knock-around kilts: an AmeriKilt, a SWK standard, and a SportKilt Hiker. I like each (for different reasons) but I won't shed a tear for any.

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