Velcro??

[Colin]

I don't have a USA kilt, but I have a few from one of their competitors. While the kilt is custom made (unlike the stillwater), I do find that the velcro closures do not work as well as the ol' strap and buckle. The velcro closure does seem to stretch a bit throught the day, especially when sitting, and because the casual kilts usually sit on the hips, this slight pull (or stretch) paired with a belly pushing down the kilt a bit, seems to help the kilt slide down throughout the day. I have tried to remedy this with a belt, but the same thing happens. I just find I am pulling up my kilt alot during the day. This is why a traditional kilt sits higher up on the waist not the hips.

If you can deal with a little inconvienence like that, than the casuall suit you just fine, though the semi-traditional will have the best of both worlds....the look and fastening of a traditional kilt with the lightweight material and great workmanship that USA kilts is becoming well known for. The PV kilts certainly don't come off looking cheap.

Alternatively, for the price, try out a USA kilts causal and a Stillwater standard and see which company has the features you prefer. Both are well reputed for excellenct customer service.

The polyviscose fabric in the USA Casual doesn't pill

I'm going to have to disagree with you there a bit Ron. I have owned my 2 current PV kilts (one in the Marton Mills PV, one from another source) for coming on 3.5 years now. PV does pill, but it is easily taken care of by one of those lint remover thingamabobs. It's not as noticeable as with some fabrics, it simply makes the material appear abit more worn. I have only had to run the lint shaver over my kilts once or twice in the time I have owned them. It makes 'em look brand new.