Mychael,

I was asking Jimmy about his traditional kilt a while ago, and he got his made by Balmoral - provided by our sponsor. Here's what he wrote...

(I hope you don't mind Jimmy!)

Quote Originally Posted by Jimmy Carbomb
The 16 oz wool Irish National Tartan kilt that I have is an Edgar of Scotland kilt. Hand-sewn, lined, three buckled, DEEP pleated and the most incredible kilt I've ever seen.

The 16 oz will hold pleats better... repel weather better... last longer... require less maintenance... and keep the colors longer with the tighter weave.

I went through here: http://scottishstore.net/sr_swhdr_ei...27&id=vXtnWwr5

I know that there are some USA kiltmakers that make them for less... but BELIEVE ME... with this thing, you get what you pay for. This comes from someone that still makes kilts, and COMPLETELY respects and admires the material, craftsmanship, detail, and quality of these kilts.

Mine took less that 8 weeks to arrive from Edinburgh. That's order to receipt.
I figure that this should answer some of your questions.