Sportskilts

**O'Callaghan** · 27th January 14, 05:18 PM

I have a Sportkilt, amongst various other inexpensive kilts. It is probably lighter weight than anything else you will find. Whether that is a good or a bad thing can be debated, but probably depends mostly on the weather. It is easily washable and mine has hidden pockets (optional).

It also has no tendency to 'pill' atall - that would be where the fabric generates little balls of fluff all over it. It doesn't do that. I question whether the poster who says it does has actually owned one. This only happens with acrylic kilts AFAIK, and that isn't what they make theirs out of. One of my acryllic kilts (that came direct from Pakistan) is actually free from pilling, but my Stillwater acryllic kilts do suffer from pilling to varying degrees (less on the more expensive one and more on the cheaper model, although it gradually goes away with wear).

If you get one then do get the sewn-down pleats, as that option is essential.

Regarding USA Kilts, most people say they are better quality (?), but I have no experience to go on. However, they don't do pockets, and they do cost more.

**CMcG** · 28th January 14, 08:15 AM

Originally Posted by O'Callaghan

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It also has no tendency to 'pill' atall - that would be where the fabric generates little balls of fluff all over it. It doesn't do that. I question whether the poster who says it does has actually owned one. This only happens with acrylic kilts AFAIK, and that isn't what they make theirs out of. ...

Sportkilts have been made from different materials over time and some of their fabrics have been prone to pilling. After wearing mine for a few years it was getting really pilley and I sent them an inquiry about it. They said they have moved towards materials that are more resistant to pilling, but they still had some of the old fabric mine was made from and would replace it. I sent back my Sportkilt and they sent me a brand new one, free of charge! Granted, it's in that older fabric and will eventually pill again, but it should last a good while and they don't stock my clan tartan in their newer material. I'm very happy with the customer service from Sportkilt, which is a point in their favour.

**GRKilt** · 28th January 14, 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by CMcG

Sportkilts have been made from different materials over time and some of their fabrics have been prone to pilling. After wearing mine for a few years it was getting really pilley and I sent them an inquiry about it. They said they have moved towards materials that are more resistant to pilling, but they still had some of the old fabric mine was made from and would replace it. I sent back my Sportkilt and they sent me a brand new one, free of charge! Granted, it's in that older fabric and will eventually pill again, but it should last a good while and they don't stock my clan tartan in their newer material. I'm very happy with the customer service from Sportkilt, which is a point in their favour.

My Sportskilt started pilling on the apron under my sporran and sporran belt. The pilling is not bad; but with that and the light weight, I only wear it casually. I expect to wear it more frequently in the summer: it is not well suited to single digit temps. I agree with CMcG on the service. I did enjoy working with them and got a Wyvern Leatherworks sporran from them (on sale!) in November.