Non-Traditional kilt for winter

**oldsoldier** · 4th August 07, 04:20 PM

Macdougall, no disrespect but, how the HELL do you "accidentally" put on the wrong kilt? ;)

**Mr. MacDougall** · 4th August 07, 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by oldsoldier

Macdougall, no disrespect but, how the HELL do you "accidentally" put on the wrong kilt? ;)

Actually, what happened is that I'd planned to wear that kilt that day for several days before -- we had to make presentations to my class, and had known about it all semester. The accidental part was that I didn't know it was going to be snowing that day when I put the kilt on.

**auld argonian** · 4th August 07, 06:19 PM

Somewhere in my internet travels, I remember seeing some kilts made like the flannel lined jeans...denim on the outside and plaid flannel on the inside.

I'd think that wool would be warmer...especially the merino wool used in some heavyweights...but your mileage may vary...

Best

AA

**Mr. MacDougall** · 4th August 07, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by auld argonian

I remember seeing some kilts made like the flannel lined jeans.

Pittsburgh Kilts. He doesn't make them anymore.

**Big Mikey** · 5th August 07, 08:27 PM

I would recommend a winter weight cotton kilt from Freedom Kilts. Mine is very warm and very heavy. The fabric gets softer with each washing and is very comfortable. I wore mine this past November, shovelling snow when the temp was -10 C. And with all those pleats and the double thickness of the apron, I felt not a drop of moisture. Good luck in your search.

**SoldierSpike** · 6th August 07, 09:36 AM

There's always the 22oz wool ones from What Price Glory but those are traditional.

Marc

**Azevedo** · 6th August 07, 03:28 PM

Hi guys,

Thanks for the help!

I checked most of the references you send me. I will try to reply to most of your comments at once...

I have nothing against traditional kilts, but I would prefer to get a non-traditional one by now. Freedom Kilts are really something. But I would have to go for a Cargo one, and this is out of my budget by now (however it is on my future plans). USA Kilts and RKilt falls in the same budget problem.

I really like the idea of making a kilt for myself. But I will need a sewing machine.

I am thinking in a SWK Standard. It is 7 yards of material, so I think it should be ok... In the end I am going traditional

Please, if you think this is not a good choice, let me know why.

Thanks all again,

Arnaldo

**McMurdo** · 6th August 07, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by Azevedo

I am thinking in a SWK Standard. It is 7 yards of material, so I think it should be ok... In the end I am going traditional

Please, if you think this is not a good choice, let me know why.

Thanks all again,

Arnaldo

Well that kilt would not be my first choice for winter wear, and I would not call a Stillwater a Traditional kilt, sorry to burst the bubble but it is a far cry from a traditional kilt, as I own traditional kilts I think I am in a place to direct you somewhat. Of course you get what you pay for and I am only too familiar with a budget, and the constraints that they can put on you, if you want to go with Stillwater I can understand that, you might want to save a little more and go for a heavyweight, as it will give you more warmth than the Standard, as it is wool, and the standard is an acrylic blend.

Just my two cents.

**SoldierSpike** · 8th August 07, 07:25 AM

If you're going the Stillwater Route, you might want to look at their wool heavyweights.

Marc

**Perldog007** · 10th August 07, 07:01 AM

Originally Posted by SoldierSpike

If you're going the Stillwater Route, you might want to look at their wool heavyweights.

Marc

Aye, I have the box pleater and the Black Watch HW in my kollection. For winter warmth I think my SWK BWHW will be seeing some wear. The Merino wool in the Black Watch heavyweight is heavier than the others. Subjectively and according to Jerry.

Best of luck with your new kilt

-- Doug