I respect and admire the traditionalists.
But that’s not my local or climate or use.
Granted an upcoming period of relief from heat and humidity, but for this season overall, for casual and ultra-casual wear, for me it’s lightweight and ultra-lightweight only.
USA: Rectangle from Boston to Florida; over to the Mississippi and up to Chicago, and then back to New England.
Very large market.
Some kilt makers and kilt sellers get it. I regret that many don’t.