is it really cooler

**James Hood** · 2nd July 11, 11:37 AM

Suggestions, please for a "summer in metro Chicago" casual kilt, a premade solid is fine. Temps 70-100 F, humidity 60-90%. Thank you.

**Nighthawk** · 2nd July 11, 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by RockyR

IMHO, the answer to the OP's comments are BOTH weight AND length of cloth have to do with the 'warmth' of the garment.

I have 15 or so 8 Yard Kilts. 1/2 are 16 oz and 1/2 are 13 oz. Can I notice a difference in 'warmth' between the 2" Yes. The 16 oz kilts are definitely warmer in the summer heat.

I also have 15 or so 5 Yard Kilts. Whether they're 13 or 16 oz, they are definitely a bit cooler than their 8 yard counterparts.

If you really do prefer 16 oz cloth and you're looking for a 'summer' kilt that's a bit less warm, then I'd say go with a 5 yarder in 16 oz cloth.

I hope this helps!

I would agree with Rocky on this! I have a 5 yard Colorado State tartan kilt in 16 oz fabric, and while it's not as comfortable for summer wear as a USAK PV kilt, it's deffinately more comfortable than my 8 yard 16 oz kilts. So if you're hung up on 16oz material, I would say to go with one of Rocky's 5 yarders or one of Matt's box pleated kilts.

**NorCalPiper** · 2nd July 11, 12:54 PM

this is my threshold ---0-80 degrees I can wear any of my wool kilts-----80-90 degrees I can wear Box Pleat wool or PV-----90+ degrees is PV only territory. If yu throw in humidity-TRUST ME-Go with PV.

**Joshua** · 2nd July 11, 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by Geoff Withnell

7 yard double box pleat in 18 oz regimental - Lovely kilt, great in winter. The waistband is too heavy for wear if the temperature is above about 75 F.

I bet that sucker is HEAVY!