Quote Originally Posted by Scottish Chi
Panache, Great review and pictures! I understand the Black as well as the Saffron heavyweights are a little lighter than the Black Watch but you are obviously pleased with the weight and feel. The blue shirt looks great with the black kilt.

I am curious to know the number of pleats used since this is supposed to be a 7-8 yd kilt. Since it has a pattern, "Shadow Tartan", has it been pleated to the sett? At the price I wouldn't expect it but if it is then I would be even more impressed. Also is it a proper weave like a twill or more like an oxford cloth. (Sorry not sure of the proper weave terms.)

Cheers, Bill
Glad the review was of help.

The kilt has 29 pleats (it is a 36" waist).

If I understand the term "pleated to sett" correctly it means that the of the tartan is pleated such that the patern looks the same in the pleated rear as it does in the front apron. My wife says yes it is. I have to trust her because her eyesight is better than mine and the "Shadow Tartan" is pretty subtle in most light.

Sadly I'm not qualified to answer your weave related questions. I'm not well versed in fabrics and sewing. It is sturdy wool cloth.

Hope this is of help.

Cheers