Quote Originally Posted by McElmurry View Post
What is the least amount of wool you have worn? Four yards of 16 oz seems to be popular for box pleats. What about 5 or 6 yards of 13 oz in a knife pleat?
The least amount of wool I have worn is my 4-yard (16 oz) box pleat, which is nice and light for summer wear. Then I have my two 8-yard (16 oz) knife pleated kilts and an 8-yard military box-pleated kilt. Those give me enough range for all the different seasons that we get down here in Texas. Never tried a 5- or 6- yard kilt, but I can imagine that it might be a decent compromise between the two.

My point was, however, that wool is always a good choice. Different seasons may call for different yardages or pleating styles, but there is no inherent advantage to PV in terms of warmth or cooling that wool doesn't offer. Its main advantage is price. And maybe stain-resistance/washability.