If you don't mind my saying, I like my great kilts to have a bit of color to them. I like people to be able to tell it's tartan/check at a distance. I mean the ones you listed originally are nice, but if someone were far off and looking at you, it just wouldn't stand out. I like the cotton that you mentioned. I gave the site a look through shortly after your first post and was considering finding a project for that one myself. it's understated, but still has a noticeable pattern. I have been browsing around for another great kilt for non-reenactment use. You know, the kind where authenticity isn't an issue. I rather like this one https://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/p...wool-jacketing
and this one https://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/p...-plaid-suiting
As to the crispness of the pleats: when putting on the great kilt in a historical fashion, the pleats aren't even pressed; so I don't see the issue.