Traditional material?

**Iñaki** · 11th April 05, 01:45 PM

I was just curious to know what material the UsaK traditionals are made out of. Is it the same as the Philabeg? Or is it a different blend?

**Magnus Sporrano** · 12th April 05, 03:43 AM

Manny,

I just had this clarified to me by Rocky because I was interested in the difference as well.

The Philabeg and Traditional are Poly Viscose material. The Premiere is wool.

**RockyR** · 12th April 05, 05:29 AM

The material is the same (both PV), but the way they're made is very different. An average of 4.5 to 5 yards goes into a Philabeg while an average of 7.5 to 8 goes into a Traditional... the pleats are smaller and deeper.

**Iñaki** · 12th April 05, 09:24 AM

Rocky,
Can you make a traditional kilt in the Leatherneck (USMC) tartan, or do I have to go wool for that one?

**RockyR** · 12th April 05, 03:24 PM

Yes, we can make a kilt in the Leatherneck tartan, but it's only available in wool. The mill that weaves PV doesn't make the Leatherneck tartan, but I can get it from wool mills.