Thanks for the replies. I appreciate the input. Ideally, I would love to get something made by Freedom, or someone similar, that was exactingly made for me. In reality, the means just aren't there, at this point. USA is definitely on the short list, but I'm not sure how thrilled I am with the idea of velcro, in lieu of buckles, and the semi-trad is pushing the budget to uncomfortable levels for a starter, having never worn one before. I'm aware that many people have and love them, and I probably would, as well. I'm guessing most newbies feel this way (seems to be so, from what I've read here so far). If I'm going to invest in this, I'm leaning toward the higher quality of the MM PV over acrylic, unless my thinking that it's a big step up over acrylic is unfounded. I was originally looking at cheap Amazon kilts, when this all started. Then, I found this place, and fell down the rabbit hole. Wool is cost-prohibitive, and a much greater investment than I care to make right now. Does anyone know if J Higgins does, in fact, use Marton Mills, or any other sites I can look at that do, for certain? I don't want to throw my money away and be unhappy, and end up just tossing it in my closet and giving up on the idea, as a whole. On a side note, my youngest daughter is completely turned off by the whole idea and thinks I'm a ridiculous, old man, and my wife is worried I'll wear it out and embarrass the kids and get them picked on. I should probably care more then I actually do, but...