Tartan Tweed kilt

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Verr' handsome, and cunning to the eye!
Wanted to ask, though: how would you compare the "feel" of a tweed kilt (standing, moving, walking, etc.) to a 'regular' 14, 16 oz wool kilt?

Well, just like worsted wool, you can find Harris tweed in various weights. My heavierst weight Harris Tweed kilt (made from the same cloth as the shooting jacket I am wearing here, actually), is like a horse blanket. This kilt is made from lighter stuff, and it's actually quite soft.

Of course it's more rough and "itchy" than worsted, but to me that's part of the charm. It bothers some people, though. I love it! :-)

It compares best to some of the heavy weight saxony I've worked with in some older kilts (seems you can't find heavy weight saxony tartan any more). The pleats will be softer, and the kilt all around has a softer feel.