Just Ordered My 30th USA Kilt

[OC Richard]

Congrats on the weight loss!

I had a question (which probably should be its own thread) and that is what would you say the differences are in a 5 yard traditional wool kilt and their 8 yard?

My kilts are in the middle ground, around 7 yards, which I prefer over 8.

But going down to 5 yards feels like a big leap for me.

[RockyR]

I had a question (which probably should be its own thread) and that is what would you say the differences are in a 5 yard traditional wool kilt and their 8 yard?

My kilts are in the middle ground, around 7 yards, which I prefer over 8. But going down to 5 yards feels like a big leap for me.

The difference is the amount of cloth and the construction. Our 5 yarders aren't scalloped out on the inside since there's less cloth. They also don't include the horsehair canvas reinforcement, but they DO have a black cotton liner. It's probably our most popular kilt model, or potentially running neck and neck with our Casual.

That being said, if you wanted a "Top Stitched 5 Yarder" like we do our 8 yarders (with the internal 'guts' done the same way), we can do that for you as a one off. Price would be around the $400 - $440 mark, depending on measurements and cloth chosen.

[jthk]

I have two of USA Kilts' 5 yard wool kilts and one of their 8 yard and I'm overall very happy with all three kilts. The 5 yarders are much more balanced between the front and back which is something I've heard said about 4-yard box-pleated kilts as well (and can confirm since I'm the happy new owner of one). They don't have the pleats cut-out (no need to) in the rear, and while there's a liner on the inside, there isn't a need for the stabiliser, etc. I think they're fabulous but if I were to get another, I would stick with 16 oz wool. I have a 13 oz wool 5 yarder and I prefer the 16 oz wool 5 yarder. There's still nice swing and swish with both. If you'd like pictures, I'd be happy to take some and upload them.

Best,
Jonathan

Congrats on the weight loss!

I had a question (which probably should be its own thread) and that is what would you say the differences are in a 5 yard traditional wool kilt and their 8 yard?

My kilts are in the middle ground, around 7 yards, which I prefer over 8.

But going down to 5 yards feels like a big leap for me.