Quote Originally Posted by Colin
I am glad that this subject came up. I have been thinking about getting a traditional Scottish kilt, and was wondering about the difference in weight. Thanks Mychael for your input and opinions. I will consider those if I end up going the traditional route.
Don't forget that with some casual kilts you still have the choice of medium or heavy weight wool. I am looking forward to giving a report on the TFCK heavy weight casual kilt when it arrives in Autumn. Even though it will be made from 16 oz. wool, it will not have the rise associated with traditional kilts. The material in that high waist is where most of the heat retention occurs, so this should be interesting.

Quote Originally Posted by Hammish
What kept me looking, and feeling, cool? It was a plain white kilt, if you remember? I had Howie tailor it for me a couple of years ago, for just the weather conditions that we are currently 'enjoying'!
The cream colored kilt I had made by PK in the 13 oz brushed cotton (which feels more like 16 oz fabric once it is washed and run through the dryer prior to being fashioned into a kilt)is cooler than one would think. Ham is very correct about this. Cream or oatmeal being the penultimate, plain white is of course the ultimate in cool wear. Only a dare devil like Ham would try to get away with wearing a white kilt, though!

Quote Originally Posted by Rob
As long as you are moving the movement of the pleats keep you cool. Also How hot you feel may depend on what type of head gear you are wearing and what type of shirt...
This is exactly what I have found. Those pleats can offer a nice fan action while one is moving about. Sitting down is when I get warm. As I wrote earlier, I do find the hose rather warm, but I love those huge socks that can be scrunched down to my boot tops. Presentation or comfort, everything is a compromise- what's new <g>.

Mychael