Fraser & Kirkbright (custom tartan weavers)

[Fit2BKilted]

Not sure whether you've misunderstood what Matt and I are saying. F&K tartan doesn't feel as heavy to us as other tartan of the same listed weight, so, if you're really after 16 oz, you'd want to be sure to order their regimental weight (18 oz). As far as the soft hand goes, that's a matter of preference. I prefer kilting tartan with a hard hand, but you might not.

I think I may have understood you correctly; however, I have very limited experience with conventional worsted woolen tartan fabrics; and hence I will need to do some research to confirm my presumed preferences. Once I have my tartan woven; I would like to commission 2 box-pleated kilts in it from Mr. Newsome (to different stripes) and a modern style 'tank' from someone such as yourself or another of the fine kilt-makers with similarly excellent reputations around here. And then, my daughters will doubtless want kilted skirts made from it as well (my eldest is becoming extremely involved in Irish and Highland dancing) My wife has also indicated that she would like to have a hooded-cape made in it---and that is what cemented my commitment to heavy-weight cloth, since she is perpetually too cool, and needs more insulation than I presume a lighter fabric might afford. I, on the other hand, will happily brave -30C Ottawa winter days in my kilt... Sometimes I wonder how much my metabolism contributed to her agreeing to marry me