USA Kilts Order for US Army Tartan

**KiltedKnight** · 22nd December 06, 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by RockyR

Thank you to everyone on this thread who's shown interest so far.

Arrogcow: The weight is 11 oz... and it will have the teflon coating and a KILTING selvedge.

Not being familiar with PV, how thick is that 11 oz.?

One more question; since it's an Army tartan, what does everyone think about a horsehair sporran to set it off?

Chris.

**Tartan Texan Trenton** · 22nd December 06, 09:32 PM

OK, guiys, I'll back off.

But let me share this with you - a few years back, near Central Park in NYC, a very attractive woman in an obviously expensive designer dress goes strolling by - wearing a Vietnam-era Marine dress blue jacket, complete with division patch and rank insignia, draped casually around her. You can draw your own conclusions as to how I felt.

**RockyR** · 23rd December 06, 07:41 AM

Thanks Ron... I'd like to keep this thread on topic to get an accurate count.

Originally Posted by KiltedKnight

Not being familiar with PV, how thick is that 11 oz.?

One more question; since it's an Army tartan, what does everyone think about a horsehair sporran to set it off?

If you send us a SASE, we can send you a swatch of PV (obviously NOT the Army tartan though).

As for the Horsehair sporran... if you want one, go for it. They're more for decorative purposes than utilitarian, but if it floats your boat...

**Riverkilt** · 23rd December 06, 09:32 AM

Funny how minds work...

Tartan Texan, I'm guessing that if I saw her I'd probably think it was her late brother's or her late father's jacket and that she was wearing it to be hugged by him and wonder what the story was.

Rocky, did you point out that the Army tartan we're talking about is a fashion tartan - just like the RAF tartan and the Leatherneck tartan - that it is NOT official with the U.S. Army.

No one is gonna get arrested for breaking some law for wearing it.

Semper Fi,

Ron

**KiltedKnight** · 24th December 06, 03:48 PM

One last question before I commit. Please define "Semi-traditional". I'm still not familiar with anything but a "tank" and what SWK calls their "standard".

Thanks,
Chris.:confused:

**Riverkilt** · 24th December 06, 04:00 PM

You won't be dissapointed.

Don't know if it helps, but I have pics of my three USA Kilts semi-traditionals in my galleries; Macdonald, Ireland's National, and Thomson. There's also a video of Ham in a semi-trad on the USA Kilts website.

Not sure how I'd describe them, have the look of a hand sewn traditional wool kilt only made from PV and sewn by machine. For me the test is the pleatwork. You can see from the pics of the ones I have the pleatwork is perfect.

Ron

**Tattoo Bradley** · 24th December 06, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by USA Kilts Page

Semi-Traditional Kilt
(aka Traditional Kilt)

These are the kilts that will wear well at weddings, highland games, concerts, dinners, events, or anytime that you feel the need to dress a bit more authentically... or you can wear them with a T Shirt!

Our Semi Traditional kilts have a tapered and fringed front apron. This model generally has 18-35 pleats (.75 to 1 inch wide) and a triple buckle closure system. Each one comes with tapered hips and is made to your measurements to insure a proper fit. They come with 2 belt loops (4 inches tall) on the back of the kilt to accommodate a traditional kilt belt. The Semi Traditional kilts are all hand pleated with an exacting standard to either the Sett or the Stripe.

Our Semi Traditional kilts are made from Poly Viscose (and a select few tartans are cotton twill), which is an 11 oz machine washable fabric. These tartans are all registered with the Scottish Tartan Authority.

This is straight from their page.

**BonnieT100** · 24th December 06, 08:03 PM

Mark me down for a semi-trad. The gf is totally for it, which is a good sign. As far as people wearing uniform parts, the only thing I take issue with is wearing rank. The only reason for that is when I see someone wearing rank insignia, I assume they once held that rank. When it comes to officer rank, your are best not to wear it if you did not hold it - there's legal issues involved there. Anything else, I consider to have a booster role. My cousin wears the insignia of the 101st Airborne Division on his motorcycle jacket because I used to be in that unit. Guess I gotta get him an 82nd one now.

**Tartan Texan Trenton** · 24th December 06, 09:12 PM

Thanks, T100 - my sentiments are much the same. My post here was trying to convince someone it's fine for civilians to wear the Army tartan, when they didn't think it was.

**CelticRanger66** · 27th December 06, 02:06 PM

I have 24 years of service both enlisted and officer in the U S Army and my combat record goes all the way back to Grenada. I think your Ike jackets in honor of the vets in your family is great. Hope to see you soon in the Army Tartan.( My great Grandfather was with Jubal Early as a artillery sgt.). Rocky I have 4 of my comrades ready to buy a Army Tartan ST Kilt. Just waiting for the word. Herman

PS also a VFW Life Member.