Anthony... well done on the reply!

Quote Originally Posted by JohnAllen
What weights are good for the various kilts, such as the Amerikilt Cotton, Wool and PV light weight for summer and heavier weights for winter.
Anything less than 11 ounces will not sway well (unless the pleats are VERY deep) or hang with uniformity. If you have a four yard kilt in a light cotton... don't sneeze. The kilt will fly up. Remember that a 4 yard wool kilt and an 8 yard cotton twill kilt will act fairly similar. It's a matter of material quantity when you're comparing the two. Common sense really.

Quote Originally Posted by JohnAllen
What weights does Bear and USA Kilts use and why?
Here's the specs from Marton Mills:
Marton Mills Poly Viscose Balmoral Tartans

Weave: 2/2 Twill

Weight: 375glm (250gsm) 11oz

Useable width: 150cm

Features: Low-Pill™ fibre technology, Teflon® finish as standard.

Now, take that width... divide it by two... and do the math for the "wearing-weight" of a kilt. Then, factor-in the actual kilt yardage (4-9) to determine the "bulk" of your desired need.

Also From Marton Mills on their fabrics (for those with these kilts):

Features: With a soft handle and solid performance at a good price, this is the choice of many garment manufacturers. In response to the demands of the industry, Marton Mills has developed polyester/viscose into a state-of-the-art blend. In conjunction with an Indonesian spinning mill, we have developed Low Pill™ fibre technology, which eliminates pilling on the surface of the fabric during normal wear. Furthermore, every piece of polyester/viscose is finished with DuPont Teflon® as standard, thus maximising stain resistance.

Dyeing: fibre dyed / piece dyed / package dyed

Wash fastness: excellent

Light fastness: excellent

Wash/care: wash at 40 degrees, iron on 2 dots (medium iron), can be dry-cleaned. Fabric conditioner unnecessary and not recommended.