No elastic either (Why??) but my favorite kilt until I outgrew it was my blue denim Utilikilts Original after the denim was broken in.

Had some sportkilts back when and then the fabric was about the same as pajama fabric - cotton poly with a fuzzy side. They weren't pleated - just gathered - until I paid for one with a few pleats. Fine for casual stuff where no one could see me...just didn't "look" like a real kilt when out and about. My opinion only.