Traditional kilts vs. modern and casual kilts

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 24th January 06, 06:50 AM

Just to follow up on what Dave said -- his kilt was made from 13 oz cloth. Most of the box pleated kilts I make are from 16 oz cloth, which is what I prefer to work with and works out really great for an all-weather year-round kilt.

Some tartans are available in a regimental weight (18 oz) cloth -- those are:
Black Watch, Cameron of Erracht, Forbes, Gordon, Mackenzie, Stewart Hunting, and Royal Stewart.

Also, you may want to consider a heavy weight Harris Tweed cloth for a kilt. As I state on my web site, I don't have a wholesale supplier for Harris Tweed yet, but I do link to several places where you can purchase the cloth yourself on line, and then you can send it to me and I'll be happy to make the kilt from it.
http://kilts.albanach.org/tartans.html

Aye,
Matt

**GlassMan** · 24th January 06, 08:29 AM

DC winters aren't that bad, and this winter has been incredibly mild, but I find that I'm plenty warm in a knife-pleated kilt, especially in a tank.

I have rather poor circulation in my extremities, so I'm more worried about my lower legs, but a good pair of wool kilt hose takes care of that problem.

**Raphael** · 24th January 06, 03:02 PM

You are over analyzing the situation. All you need is a nice sweater and pair of nice wool hose, you will be warm. Then again, kilts made with Poly/Viscoe, Wool or acrlyic are warmer than the cotton Utilikilts.

and here is what Andrew Breecher, another guy from Boston, has to say about the issues: http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...1&page=2&pp=10

**Riverkilt** · 24th January 06, 05:26 PM

Hey Beery,

You'd for sure wanna talk with Kathy Lare of Kathy's Kilts in Albuquerque, N.M.

She's trained in Scotland and specifically trained to sew up kilts in the old traditional box pleat style. Her website explains it. www.kathyskilts.com

Ron

**Rob Wright** · 24th January 06, 07:29 PM

I econd Ron's recommendation, I have a 16oz tank from Kathy that keeps me incredibly warm in the winter.

Rob

**Beery** · 24th January 06, 07:36 PM

Originally Posted by Raphael

You are over analyzing the situation.

Yeah? So?

**KiltedCodeWarrior** · 24th January 06, 08:04 PM

2 more endorsements for Kathy! I really need to get a kilt from her.

Yeah, like I need a REASON for another kilt...

**UmAnOnion** · 24th January 06, 08:57 PM

Originally Posted by KiltedCodeWarrior

2 more endorsements for Kathy! I really need to get a kilt from her.

Yeah, like I need a REASON for another kilt...

YOu have the perfect reason for another kilt!

BECAUSE YOU DESERVE ONE!!!!

and i am deserving myself into the poorhouse shortly if i buyt anymore fabric for kilts - I NEED HELP!!!

**Rob Wright** · 24th January 06, 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by KiltedCodeWarrior

2 more endorsements for Kathy! I really need to get a kilt from her.

Yeah, like I need a REASON for another kilt...

We need reason's to get kilts? O_O I've been going about this all wrong ;)

Rob

**Riverkilt** · 24th January 06, 09:24 PM

Probably toasty out here in the windy canyonlands compared to Boston, in the mid 20s F.

I wore my traditionally knife pleated 16 oz Strome (Macdonald of Kingsburgh) from Kathy's Kilts to work today. I was toasty too.

In fact, I forgot to put on my jacket when I went back to work after lunch, left it at home accidently. So tonight in the cold (I work til 9pm) I didn't have a jacket, but still, the kilt kept me toasty.

I imagine a box pleated kilt, given your research, would be even warmer.

Ron