Newbie question about Tanks

[MalMcK]

I have been reading on this site for 2 or 3 days and keep hearing people describing their kilts as Tanks. What makes a Kilt a Tank and why?
Not sure this is the right place for this thread or not. No offence intended.

[Tattoo Bradley]

Hi and welcome. This is a common question here, and has been addressed in the FAQ.

Abbreviations on this Site
Here is a list of abbreviations or brands used on this site. If you have any to add please PM the admin:

AK - Amerikilt
BK - Bear Kilts
FK - Freedom Kilts
FLS - Freelander Sporrans!
MUG - Male Unbifurbricated Garment (not to be used lightly)
PK - Pittsburgh Kilts
SWK - Stillwater Kilts
TFCK - 21st Century Kilts
UK- Utilikilt
USAK - USA Kilts

A 'TANK' is defined as an eight-yard, wool, hand-sewn, traditional kilt. ie., "It's built like a tank." (coined by Jimmy Carbomb c.2005)

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