Tartan suggestion(s) solicited

**Karl R** · 8th January 20, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by Taffy Jack

In a relatedly obscure question, USAK mentions that Hunting Stewart Weathered kilts are also available in tweed. What are the consequences -- aesthetic, historical, social, &/or practical -- of electing to have a kilt built from tweed instead of plain worsted wool?

USA Kilts has a couple videos discussing tweed kilts:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqnvK5IlHXw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEqCnBBhhhA

I think they cover most of your questions.

**Taffy Jack** · 8th January 20, 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by Benning Boy

For gun bunnies there is an artillery tartan called Fires, or at least has Fires in the name. It is worn by a pipe band at Fort Sill, so theire might be yardage available. It is a bright tartan when compared to all the others mentioned above.

Bright, indeed, and a pretty nice one, too: the 77th Army Pipe Band (Fires). It would suit the brief of being lighter & less "heavy" looking than my #1 kilt.

I believe I found it here:

https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/ta...ails?ref=12062

However, it looks to be restricted "[f]or the exclusive use of members or former members of the 77th Army." That ain't me, so I won't tread on their playground.

Thank you for the pointer.

Cheers,

Jack