Box versus Knife Pleats

[RichardtheLarge]

Since I'm new to possibly purchasing a kilt, I wanted to see if there are any advantages/disadvantages to a box pleat versus a knife pleat. Very soon I'll be purchasing my first kilt and I'm partial to the box pleat myself. I like it because it's more subdued looking and I really don't need the swing that a knife pleat would give.

My big question is is there a change in movement/fit/comfort with a box pleat? I've tried on a knife pleat before and it's very comfortable but I've never tried on a box pleat. As said above, I'm just partial to the look.

Thanks,
Matt

Matt,

If I were ordering a new kilt today, it would probably be high yardage and box pleated. This is a bit hard to describe, but due to the overlap the box pleats “solidify” the fabric and it doesn’t hang as loosely as the unidirectional knife pleating. This can be especially useful in the wind.