the feeling of wool....(may be slightly vulgar? who knows)

[seamus]

now i dont mean to offend or be vulgar at all, i just had another question. in my consideration of purchasing a wool dress kilt, i have to wonder...does the material get to chaffing on your pieces? i just have a cotton poly casual, so thats not an issue when i'm "going regimental" (which i would defintely do in a dress situation, as per tradition). is this an issue? thanks.

[Graham]

Not vulgar, valid question.

I have never had any chaffing, but I mostly wear cotton underpants.

I think a heavy wool would be worse that say, poly/vis.

For any serious chaffing - BodyGlide may be the answer.

[Freelander Sporrano]

People have different skin types so I can only suggest try it out for yourself.My kilt is 13 oz wool I find it very comfortable .Thats both with and without
Good luck......David

[zeytoun]

Quality of the wool and its weight are two important factors, I think. I've heard of some heavier/coarser kilts material causing a bit of chaffing or "purpling". I remember itchy wool church pants as a kid, I thought I would die. I have sensitive skin, and like Freelander, my 13oz wool traditional has been nothing but a pleasure, and I've always gone regimental.

[Blu (Ontario)]

I agree completely. 13oz worsted wool is fine. The surface is hard with a very slight bristle to it... not smooth and soft like poly-viscose... but neither is it as rough as 16oz weight wool and up. Don't forget that you also have the option of wearing a long shirt.

[Donnie]

Long shirts are the ticket! They also keep your kilt from getting as much sweat on them!

[Hamish]

Maybe local climate has a lot to do with it. I wore nothing but woollen kilts from the age of fourteen until my early sixties, and never have I experienced any problems down in 'that area' ...... and I have always gone regimental (except when giving public dancing displays or competing). Of course, I am in the temperate United Kingdom. Had I been in California or Florida all those years maybe I would have suffered from such problems.

[GMan]

I have had no problems Seamus, but I live in a relatively dry area. I did get rashes often when the trousers were prevalent in my wardrobe, but since kilts are a part of my life, the score is Happiness 10 Rash 0.

[Rob Wright]

I've neve had any chafing or rubbing problems when I wear my 16 oz heavyweight kilt, it is only a little rougher than my 13 oz weight kilt. Both are made from wool provided by Lochcarron.

Rob Wright

[Daneel]

The secret to avoid discomfort is not to weight down your sporran with mobile phones, keys, money etc etc etc.