[Minnow]

I'm looking at a 16 oz. polyviscous "casual kilt" from kilted nation.

http://kiltednation.com/home.php?cat=52

Of course the pictures on the website are fairly small and don't really show much of the kilt.

Is there any one here who has one and can tell me about it? I'm specifically interested in the pleats and how heavy the material actually is.

Thanks in advance to anyone who could post me some info.

-Minnow

[auld argonian]

I don't know nothin' about their kilts but the topic of "16 oz. poly viscose" has been discussed here now and again.

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...z.+polyviscose

...and the consensus seems to be that there ain't no such thing.

Best

AA

[fluter]

Originally Posted by auld argonian

I don't know nothin' about their kilts but the topic of "16 oz. poly viscose" has been discussed here now and again.

More recently it was reported that TKN's kilts were a different blend, not PV; which might account for the confusion. The proprietor posted some info on that thread, and the NoVa locals speak well of him. Thread here:

TKN 16oz. PV v. SWK ...

[Spc. Scott]

I think AA covered it for the most part.

What really caught my eye was the camo kilt just below the Black Watch that is listed as the "Heritage of Ireland" tartan.

Ya learn something new everyday!

[brad.hutchins]

Shoot me an email or give me a call with any questions. I have been very open and given the best descriptions I can of these kilts a couple of times here on Xmarks.

The link posted above is one of the better discussions.

They are certainly a mixed PV/Acetate fabric. They feel slightly less than 16 oz. It is not as fine as the true/pure PV that is used by many of the makers on the board, USA Kilts and others, but does make a fine, low cost kilt.

Everyone that has seen and purchased them has been happy, for what they are. They are not a replacement for a true wool tank, but are well made and hold together rather well (and you won't have a heart attck if it gets spilled on, muddy, or the like).

I can be reached directly at the store via phone or email,

Brad Hutchins
The Kilted Nation
brad@kiltednation.com
703-330-7072

[brad.hutchins]

BTW - which Black Watch Kilt is listed as "Heritage of Ireland"? I may have a bug or typo I need to fix.

The Camo kilt is pretty cool....unfortunately, my supplier has taken it off the the order forms.

[sydnie7]

Originally Posted by KiltedNation

BTW - which Black Watch Kilt is listed as "Heritage of Ireland"? I may have a bug or typo I need to fix.

The Camo kilt is pretty cool....unfortunately, my supplier has taken it off the the order forms.

Believe he was looking at second kilt shown on first page of "casual kilts" -- description is "Camo Kilt 100% Cotton, casual kilt. 8 yards Heritage of Ireland tartan"

[george7]

Somebody still looking for the 16oz PV Unicorn?

[tamblackwood@yahoo.co.uk]

I purchased on ebay a kilt for casual use it had been worn once my bid was £27 it looks very like the kilts on the website I have no idea what the material is it is a bit lighter than a wool kilt Ihave worn it every day for a month and it is very comfortable the pleats are still quite presentable I hve been quite surprised at the quality how it will react in a wind I have yet to discover

[English Bloke]

Judging by the pictures, the similar write up and the use of the term "Heritage of..." these look like Kilts from a company called "Heritage of Scotland" who are based in Edinburgh and part of the Gold Bros empire. http://www.heritageofscotland.com/

These kilts stir up a few emotions among some X Marks members as the UK variant states on the labelling, "Designed in Scotland" but doesn't seem to mention they are actually made in Central Asia. The implication that they are a Scottish product could be regarded as misleading. The Gold Bros shops on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh have also caused some controversy with their aggressive sales practice. http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/ro...-in.4442913.jp

The quality of these kilts is good (for a budget kilt). They are +/- 8 yards, fairly substantial and well constructed and hold pleats well. It has however previously been stated that the 16oz Poly-Viscose tag is apparently a myth as there is no such material produced. They also have a hem... which to some traditionalists means it's a skirt not a kilt.

They retail in UK for £38 to £50 from the Heritage website but the company also distribute to resellers worldwide so you can pay alot more or a bit less depending on where you get it. The Kilted Nation Price seems fair to me having looked at a few sites that resell these kilts.

As I said. The kilts are OK, I have a couple and have no complaints but having read many reviews in threads on here, you might consider a 'Stillwater Standard'. Should be noted however that these are also made in Central Asia. http://stores.channeladvisor.com/Sti...ndard%20Kilts/