poly-viscose kilt?

[Kylahullu]

PS meant to add, that we have a comprehensive 365 day return policy. If a product is not suitable, the quality doesn't stand up or we've mis-sold it in some way, just let us know and we'll put it right.

Well, that is quite an offer...
I do not think I shall need it, at least now. I am quite pleased with the products I have got and your excellent customer care. Only thing I am not pleased is the firm doing your big parcel deliveries in Finland, have to stay on small items that can be sent by mail...

[Mel1721L]

I have 2 acrylic cilts, one is a 16oz the other an 11oz, both bought from Clanncelts. I was on a weight loss program with a target loss of 6 Stone which I've now achieved, before ordering a woolen cilt. The woolen cilt ordered is a 5 yard cilt as it's pretty hot here most of the year. The heavier acrylic is fine, I'm quite happy with it. Although I haven't a woolen one to compare it with yet, it seems to fot and hang well, the pleats are deep and hold their creases well, but the lighter one I bought with the hot weather in mind is not so good. The material has bobbled where the sporran hangs and it doesn't seem to hang as well. I wouldn't buy a light weight acrylic again but I would buy the heavier one. But as they only cost around £60 including postage from the UK to Spain, I can't really complain. It is a good way to try out a kilt and make sure its for you, before spending a lot of money and deciding you wished you hadn't bothered.

[Livercunian]

There are all kinds of PV kilts out there ranging in quality,I started of with PV,there are lots of tartans to choose from,they are durable and great for daily wear.
I have now invested in a British Army issue A&SH Kilt and there is obviously no comparison,because I regularly wear a kilt it is good to have everyday kilts so as not to ruin my best one.
you can buy PV kilts online for peanuts,but I would suggest spending up to £100,that way you will have a good quality durable alternative.

[Rachel]

By inspecting the one I own (without taking it apart) it looks like it does not have any strengthening structures around the waist or between the buckles so it might not stay in shape as long as a hand made tank. May be I am wrong but I think it might be advisable to (always) wear a belt with these to take some of the stress out of the fabric and stitches. Any ideas about a belt use in this manner, not only as a matter of style?

The buckles on the kilts from Macdonald Sporrans/buyakilt.com are not reinforced in the same way as the wool kilts we sell, they do however withstand a lot of wear and tear. I quite often recommend not to wear a belt and am quite happy to allow our straps to do the intended job. I'm not aware of our customers having issues in the long term with the waist and straps. If anyone here knows differently please do let myself or Fergus know. I do treat the belt as an accessory for this kilt in the same way as a wool kilt. I hope that helps.