Wool vs. Silk

[Galician]

I have noticed that, in addition to varying weights of wool, Scotweb offers its kilts in silk as well. Does anyone have any experience with a kilt in it? I assume that it is an acceptable kilt fabric, if they are offering it, but what kind of garment does one get from it?

[Mr. MacDougall]

I know they offer tartan yardage in silk, but it's only 3 oz... I hadn't seen a kilt in it. If it's the same fabric that they offer yardage in, I'd be very leary of wearing a kilt out of it, 'cause it's just too light.

[Dixiecat]

Artisan Silks range. Luxuriously smooth pure silks, woven to order by a small specialist weaver in the Scottish borders; perfect for ties, accessories, and a wide range of ladies and gents' garments.

Further investigation on scotweb site yields the above.

I don't know. While the light weight of this fabric wouldn't be suitable for a kilt as we know it, just think how luxurious it would be!

[Jimmy]

I think that a kilt made of silk would completely change the ethos of kilt wearing. The great strength of wearing a kilt is that it is basically a very masculine garment and greatly admired by the opposite sex, I believe that a kilt made of silk would alter this image and reduce the kilt wearer to ridicule, mind you this is only my personal opinion

[Roan Carter]

Silk kilts are the finest things I've ever seen. The trick is that you really have to be in the right place for it -- and I imagine that most people can't picture it working out well at all in the places they frequent.

Now ... if I were to go to a party with my art school friends ... that would be a place for a silk kilt! Also, imagine lounging around the house like some kind of oriental nobility!

Wear it to a pub and you might die.

[Jimmy]

Silk kilts are the finest things I've ever seen. The trick is that you really have to be in the right place for it -- and I imagine that most people can't picture it working out well at all in the places they frequent.

Now ... if I were to go to a party with my art school friends ... that would be a place for a silk kilt! Also, imagine lounging around the house like some kind of oriental nobility!

Wear it to a pub and you might die.

Good to hear an alternative view, yes if I wore a slk kilt out at my usual haunts then I would die and never ever be resurected, but I agree with you in a different ambience then a silk kilt may be brilliant to wear and relax in

[Galician]

Roan, have you ever seen one live?

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Roan, have you ever seen one live?

I have. It was probably made in India sometime (I'm guessing) in the 1920's. I'm not sure of the weight, but (I'm guessing again) it was in the neighborhood of 10-12 oz. The hang of the kilt was superb, and the way it moved was positively amazing.

[slohairt]

The 3 oz. silk tartan is used for neckties and waistcoats.

Silk is a very masculine fabric. Just ask the samurai!

[McClef]

I don't think that a silk kilt would be heavy enough to preserve modesty or to retain warmth!

My mother used to work in a silk mill!