MacDougal, I don't think you and I are really disagreeing, but rather focussing on different issues.

I'm a bit sensitive to this because when the STA included an article critical of the labelling of these very kilts in their newsletter some months back, they were virtually attacked in the mainstream Scottish press as being "purists" and "rigorists" and "tartan police" who simply could not tolerate inexpensive or synthetic fiber kilts.

This was despite the fact that in that very same article, the STA specifically stated that this was not an attack on inexpensive kilts and that there was general agreement that there was a place in the market (and indeed a need for) cheaper kilts.

But no one in the media reaction to the article mentioned that. Nor did they mention the actual point of the article, which had to do with incorrect labelling. Instead, they attacked the STA for a position which they did not, in fact, hold.

So I'm a bit sensitive to this happening again. And I think it should be pointed out that Nick has mentioned in this thread specifically that his company also sells a line of synthetic kilts, specifically because he recognizes a valuable place in the market for them.

As for calling non-woolen kilts "secondary" to wool (as beserkerbishop points out), I don't think this is malicious. It's just a statement of fact. And I'd dare say most of the people selling and wearing non-woolen kilts readily admit this! Wool is not only the most traditional fabric for making a kilt, it is also the best in terms of quality. Other fabric choices are not quite as good as wool, but they are offered as a means to provide a less expensive garment. So, while they are "secondary" to wool, this does not make them "bad" per se. My Ford Taurus might be secondary to your Mustang, but it doesn't make it a bad car. :-) That's my point.

That being said, if you choose not to purchase your wool kilt from Dr. Nick because of his malicious attitudes towards anything that didn't come off a sheep's back, might I reccomend you to this fine source for authentic woolen kilts:
http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/

Sorry, Nick, I couldn't help myself! lol......