Don't want to violate the boundaries of the board, just responded with the macabi info because he'd mentioned sarongs.

The one I have is nylon, like the material Columbia uses for river shirts and shorts...lightweight, cool, fast dry...just a comfortable way to do the river. Macabi has hooks and snaps sort of like the UK Workman's modesty snaps to insure modesty.

Don't know that there are "advantages" just different. No pleats on the river skirt rig so don't have to do that seat sweep when sitting, much more comfortable...sorta like a lady would be nekie under a mu mu for comfort, can do the same with a river skirt.

Certainly not ready for going skirted in public unless it was a river trip...some are...still prefer kilts.