Your "traditional" has a rather substantial hem on it which is NOT normal!!! If it had been made FOR YOU, it would (should) have had a selvedged hem. Atleast you know that if you grow three inches in old age, you can let-out your kilt.

The StillWaters DO have a selvedged hem. Not being able to view your specific kilt, it may just have some loose threads, which I get sometimes when I even buy wool. It's a matter of a little trimming on the thread. For $100, I would be more than happy to do that task.

You've made one GREAT point in the post that I don't think you even realized. We're in NO WAY comparing a StillWater Kilt to an authentic, handsewn traditional kilt. That's unfair to ANY kiltmaker with casuals. We ARE comparing StillWater kilts to the alternatives available for the same cost. There are GREAT casual tartan kilts out there for close to the same money, and others that don't even come CLOSE.

You've just pointed-out that there's a three buckle kilt available that's perfect for the Pubs, Festivals, Games, or knocking around. That's a nice alternative!!! Will I continue to wear casuals with velcro... yup. I love the things. But the StillWater's are a GREAT alternative when I'm feeling a little more dressy.

Nice review buddy!