Quote Originally Posted by Mychael
I . The majority of casual kilts that I see on the various sites look thinnish in comparison, making me hesitant to order one. [If I am wrong on this point I would appreciate being told differently.] Of course, cotton does not move anything like wool, but unlike kilts fashioned from relatively stiff canvas fabrics, it does have some swish.

Mychael
I use a heavy brushed cotton mostly, however I do have a stiff black denim that after a number of washings becomes a second skin....it's durable but acts like a soft leather. (Please note it does take a number of washings to achieve this look)
First preference for me is wool!... the whole nine yards nothing less. Next is leather, holds the pleats takes a major beating and always looks great. Next in line is the heavy denim for the everyday jeans kinda feel and finally the brushed cotton for a more dressy casual look.
In November I hope to build a couple more traditional kilts for myself. (I will only d them for me as they are just too time consuming for me to make them for others. Sorry)
Cheers
Robert