Question on 5 yard kilt

[Andrews Son]

Hello everyone it's been a while since I have posted but I have been browsing the website occasionally, but just a quick question I seen scotwebs 5 yard casual kilt I was just wondering will I be happy with a 11oz 5 yard kilt or should I save a bit longer and purchase a tank. I'm close to buying a cheap £20 one off ebay, just to get a feel of what it will wear like but don't want to waste my money, what do you all think?

[Liam]

Yes and yes. It all depends where and when you are planning to wear it. A 5 yd light weight casual kilt is great for warm weather, but doesn't really compare to an 8 yd 16 oz kilt. If you are only planning on one go for the real deal. Now picking up a cheap kilt from ebay, if it is your size might be ok, depending on the material and construction, as a trial kilt, or as a pub kilt, however, I'd suggest putting your money towards the real thing.
A few years ago, I purchased an acrylic casual kilt from ebay for about $35. I thought it would be ok for wearing to football games. I wore it once and replaced it with an 8 yd PV kilt. It now sits in the closet.
Just my 2 cents worth.....

[Dughlas mor]

If you buy that cheap ebay kilt, that is what you will have, a cheap kilt. Once you get a better one you will probably never wear it again. I don`t know what your budget is but I would advise at least waiting til you can afford a decent 5 yard PV. That may be all the kilt you will ever want or need, but if you are like most kilties you will long for and eventually acquire an 8 yard wool model. I`m still in the longing stage but in the meantime I am quite happy with my 5 yard PV. So, I guess I pretty much agree with Liam.

[auld argonian]

I'll be the first one to stick up for the 5 yard heavyweight WOOl kilt. Just put mine back on the hanger and was thinking how much I like it. It's 16 oz HOE tartan and it certainly doesn't have the number of pleats as either of my 8 yard heavyweights but it is pretty nice and comfortable. I've worn it out drinking and worn it with the Argyll jacket for a couple of evening events…looks okay either way. Thus, if you must get something in the 5 yard class, I'd recommend that you hold out, save up a few more $'s and pop for one in 16 ounce wool…more versatility.

Best,

AA

[David Dubh]

I would avoid a lightweight tartan in 5 yard model. Go 16oz heavyweight or possibly 13oz mediumweight
Slainte David

[RockyR]

I would avoid a lightweight tartan in 5 yard model. Go 16oz heavyweight or possibly 13oz mediumweight
Slainte David

^^^ What he said, .

I'll be the first one to stick up for the 5 yard heavyweight WOOl kilt. Just put mine back on the hanger and was thinking how much I like it. It's 16 oz HOE tartan and it certainly doesn't have the number of pleats as either of my 8 yard heavyweights but it is pretty nice and comfortable. I've worn it out drinking and worn it with the Argyll jacket for a couple of evening events…looks okay either way. Thus, if you must get something in the 5 yard class, I'd recommend that you hold out, save up a few more $'s and pop for one in 16 ounce wool…more versatility.

Best,

AA

^^^ And what he said too!

[OC Richard]

I'll be the first one to stick up for the 5 yard heavyweight WOOl kilt.

Yes I like that exact thing, nice heavyweight tartan but less yards in the kilt. I have two kilts made with around 6-7 yards and I love them.

They feel more balanced than my 8-yard heavyweight kilts, that have so much weight in the back (especially the 8-yard 18oz MOD kilt).

I do have a 13oz kilt but when I put it on it feels so thin and insubstantial compared to the heavyweight stuff.

[Taskr]

Just my opinion, but I started with a tank and now I am taking my time to find other types and weight as alternatives. Certainly not everyone needs a 16 oz 8 yarder. But if you are already thinking about it why not take your time and save up for it. The others seem like such a great deal afterwards

(Just to note I am not knocking other kilts - very happy with the quality of my recent purchase of a casual, yet remain very happy that the tank was already in the wardrobe)

[Liam]

Another important consideration when deciding upon yardage and fabric weight is wrinkling/creasing of the pleats. The heavier the weight and the deeper the pleats the less they will wrinkle. I have a couple of 5 yd wool kilts and I love them, but they require far more attention than my 8 yd kilts.
Don't get me wrong, both are good choices, and I own both, but if I had to pick just one it would be an 8 yd out of 13-16 oz material.
Cheers

[Kiltedjohn]

I have a cheap (less than £20) five yard kilt. It's one good feature is that it was cheap! I can wear it about the house, and it doesn't matter if the cats put their claws in it, but I wouldn't wear it out and about. It certainly doesn't have the look, or the feel, of a more expensive one.