Zardoz,

I have a Stillwater Thrift-Kilt which I love dearly and I will probably buy more from them. I bought this particular Sport Kilt simply because they had the Law Enforcement tartan by Linda Clifford which I can not find anywhere else (aside from wool). Next on my list will be the Law Enforcement one from USA Kilts now that they carry it in the Casual line.
In general I am trying to get a decent sample set from a handful of kilt makers before I start settling on a particular favorite. I hope that made sense.