Adressed before - Sportkilts

[TyGuy]

I am only considering a Sportkilt because they have ready made toddler sized kilts. I am getting a quote fromUSAKilts on a toddler kilt, but I wanted to know if any of the tartan Sportkilts are robust enoughh for daily wear. I wanted to get one that would match with my son. Unfortunately Broun, Lamont, and MacMillan aren't available at Sportkilt.com so we might just get a matching pair of Black Watch kilts.

Thoughts?

[Matty Ross]

I own 4 sport kilts and have been wearing them all summer They are very durable and Machine washable. I highly recommend spending the extra money and get the works or Ultimate. Things like sewn down pleats, pockets and belt loops make alot of difference.

[TyGuy]

Is there a difference in material between the three types? Sport kilt, the works, and ultimate?

[Matty Ross]

all three are the same they call it a poly-viscose blend material

[TyGuy]

Ok, so it's just the options on the kilt then? The Works might work for me. I'd still prefer a tartan from Broun (Brown), Lamont, or MAcMillan, but a generic one to match my son would be nice.

[Chas]

Have you spoken to http://www.babykilts.com/ - they are one of the advertisers - right hand column.

Regards

Chas

[TyGuy]

Will do!

[TyGuy]

Babykilts doesn't list sizes past 24 months. I sent en email asking if they offer larger sizes. We'll see.

[Spartan Tartan]

I know you are considering Sportkilts, but have you considered other options? I had the very same thought of getting matching tartans for my son a couple years ago and went the Sportkilt route. Others like them just fine, I however do not. They are just too light weight for my taste.

But, I did talk to Rocky at USAKs about getting matching kilts in PV. He can make them both to measure. I had a casual made for myself and also for my son. The one for my son was a little cheaper than mine since it was so much less material. As for the cost, I would put it at about the same as Sportkilt--especially if you go with the ultimate.

The bonus was Rocky added a huge hem and tons of extra fabric into the reverse pleat. So, as my son get bigger, I can just have the kilt altered a little and it still fits. I suspect this will get him into his teens with the amount of material...so, from 5 to 12 with a single kilt! That, is value.

On a personal preference, as I have stated the material of Sportkilts is much lighter and feels like cotton sweat pants. It is so light, when I step outside, I feel like my rear end is exposed and I honestly can not tell either way. They claim to use PV-blend or something, but I can assure you it is NOT PV. There is no material similarity from my perspective between the SK material and the PV that I have from USAK (Martin Mills weave).

Before pulling the trigger, i would recommend having a good chat with Rocky. They do great work and having the extra material makes a world of difference to ensure longevity of the kilt for your son.

Just my 2 cents.

[TyGuy]

I have been chatting with Rocky. I like the idea of extra material to let it get bigger, but you can't change the length, can you?