Rocky and Steve have said it all and said it pretty well.
I have both Synthetic and Wool. I say synthetic, because I am not sure that all my man-made fabric kilts are PV. I also have wool/cotton blend, cotton/rayon blends, cotton canvas, and pure cotton.
Some of the Man made fabrics are so close to wool, that even side by side, without a label, it’s hard to tell apart.
There are also good wools and not-so-good wools. I have one old kilt 20 – 30 years that is still in fantastic shape and will probably outlast me. I also have one wool kilt of similar age or maybe older, that I just don’t wear but about once a year, because it is scratchy and I don’t like the way it hangs.
Man made fabrics are far more cost effective and should be included in every man’s collection. You don’t want to do yard work, or change the oil in a wool tank. But I have no problem doing the same thing in a kilt that I only paid $30 for. I’ve gotten a few of these $30 kilts filthy and a quick wash, and they look and wear as good as new.
If you are only going to own one kilt, and can afford the price – go for wool. If you are going to fill your closet, try everything!
All fabrics have their uses.
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