Quote Originally Posted by M. A. C. Newsome
If what you are really looking for is a formal kilt at a good price, I'm going to disagree with some of the other members of the board here and not reccomend Stillwater kilts, or any other Poly-blend alternatives. To my eye, nothing makes a kilt look more traditional or more formal than the quality of cloth, and this means good, hard-wearing worsted wool kilt cloth.
I have to agree with Matt, nothing like the look and feel of hard-wearing worsted wool. It's a joy to wear. I also recommend 16oz wool. I've some lighter ones, but they just don't have the feel of 16oz.