Well, I own 2 kilts made with F&K fabric, and I'll give you my impressions. First, they are both their 16oz fabric. The "hand" is marvelous,and I agree with Barb and Matt that the "weight" is lighter than other mills. I know, I saw what you wrote about weight , but I have a Maple Leaf double-box made by lady Chrystel of F&K 16oz, and another double box made of 16oz Abercrombie (mill unknown) and the Abercrombie is heavier to pick up (now I have to go home and weigh each on the scale....) I also have a 16oz Ulster (the one Barb refers to) and agree the fabric is "lighter" and seems to hold a much softer pleat. This is not, to me, bothersome in ANY way, and I have to say that I LOVE the feel of these 2 kilts. Overall I would not hesitate to use their tartan again, but I think it fares better with the double-box design than a standard box-pleat. I have no experience with knife-pleated kilts from F&K tartan, but looks like others are very happy with the outcomes they had.