Economy Kilts Gone from Stillwater

[Ayin McFye]

I was just looking around the Stillwater site, and I noticed that the Economy version of their kilts is gone. I wonder why change? I'm assuming they didn't sell enough of them to make it worth it keeping in stock, but I was just curious if anyone else had noticed that or heard anything.

As far as I remember the Economy kilt was basically the Thrifty without the velcro and had buckles/straps, and belt loops, but that was about it. I could be wrong though.

They have one Economy 32' Irish National left, and that's it. And that's in their Closeout items section. (could be a collector's item )

Anyways, I just thought i'd point that out.

Slainte!

[george7]

I think SWK had stepped up these past few years. Their HW is pretty much (if not) the Standard and the new Heavyweight is exactly that... heavyweight.

[Galician]

Yeah, you're right!

Maybe the mills he uses just can't produce at a quantity or price which Jerry considers up to his standards.

[hospitaller]

I'd like to see more variety in their Heavy Weight wool lineup.

Only 1 tartan doesnt give you much room to choose.

And yes, I think it was announced here months ago that Jerry would stop selling Economy kilts.

[Alan H]

I think the "old" Standards...which didn't have sewn-down pleats in the fell, became the "Economy" model when he introduced the "new" Standards, and he probably just sold out his stock until they were gone.

[Monkey@Arms]

No suprise there. I thought Jerry announced a long time ago that the thrifty was replacing the economy.

Best regards,

Jake

[morrison]

I picked up some standards and econs from SWK. I like them all. The economy kilts are fine in as they are. I can go for more standards eventually. They'll be better than economy style for me in future wear.