A question for the kiltmakers: What would you do with this tartan?

[KD Burke]

Having had it pointed out to me, I admit to some concern over the "lawn chair effect" if pleated to the stripe.

I'm a substantial guy (45" waist, 47" hips), and the idea of masquerading as a barber pole is not appealing. On the other hand, I really like the look of kilts pleated to the line.

Am I correct in assuming that tartans with less contrast in the larger bands and narrow, high contrast stripes are preferred for pleating to the line?

[ChattanCat]

Am I correct in assuming that tartans with less contrast in the larger bands and narrow, high contrast stripes are preferred for pleating to the line?

I do like to pleat to the stripe if the dominant stripe has a little color showing along with the stripe. So, yes it is better to have a narrower stripe than the pleat width.