Sportkilts are what they are and that's a very casual kilt in lightweight material. Very simply throw the Sportkilt in the washer on delicate cycle & hang to dry after you've worn it & it comes out looking like new again Are sportkilts tanks? NO and they don't feel like you're wearing a tank either. I have 3 Sportkilts and am very happy w/all 3 & the customer service that I received from Sportkilt was great! The Sportkilts I own are their "the works" kilts. The specialty kilts are a bit more expensive as someone had mentioned before. All you have to do is look @ the "wall of fame" picture gallery on their website to see that there are many people who take pride in their Sportkilts Good Luck!