PV vs Wool

[Alan H]

Different horses for different courses.

I have three wool kilts, all of which I have made myself, and wear. The third one is nearing completion on my sewing pile, so I haven't worn it yet, of course..

Wool kilt #1 is not worsted, and it's a very bright red and black tartan. It's heavy saxony and very warm. I'm wearing it a lot this winter. The X-Marks kilt is my nicest kilt and I'm kind of saving it for "dress up". I just finished it a few weeks ago. I'm planning on wearing the 16 ounce box-pleat California Tartan one "just around" in cooler weather as well. If it looks really sharp I'll pair it up with a jacket and tie now and then.

I have two wool blend kilts. One is a 10 ounce that I made myself, a 6 yarder. The other is a 5 yard from Caledonia kilts in Scotland. These are lighter weight and I wear them "just around" and any time it's not too cold. They're seeing less wear in December and January, but I bet they'll go back on a lot come March. They are good in the summer. The two PV kilts are rather different from one another. The USA Kilts Casual is my lightest kilt and it's great when it's hot. I will wear it for Highland Games competition. It's easy-on, easy-off, and dumb-dumb easy to care for. The other, in my clan tartan in PV, and it's a 5-yard. I wear that "just around", to beer and kilts nights and to Games when I'm at the clan tent.

I also have one Stillwater Acrylic Standard and one kilt that I don't know what it is, but it's short-ish on me but the synthetic material is fairly robust. The Stillwater is a very warm kilt, but it's getting a bit tired-looking after two years and a couple of washings. It's not bad, but it's not as crisp as it once was and the reverse pleat gapes.. (It's a 2004 model, standard). The knockoff is a 4-5 yard and I wear it for general knockin' around, and for throwing workouts and stuff when it's not really cold..

And there you have it....my collection, what they're made out of, and how I wear them. I figure it's nice to have 1-2 "Really Nice" kilts for dress-up,a nd the rest can be more affordable ones for "around town" and whatnot.

[David White]

I have one PV kilt from USAK, its a casual. I really like it and I wear it around like a pair of jeans for everyday wear. I will end up ordering more of the PV's from USAK. I must add my PV is pretty warm except for the coldest of days. The pleats hang well and I'm very happy.

I also have several wool custom kilts and I really love them. I've spent alot of money on these two kilts and for me they are not for everyday wear (although I would if I had an entire closet full of them) I wear them when the weather is cold or to look really spiffy.

I'd say to "expand" your kilt inventory and to have a variety go with the PV.
Like I said, I wear mine like a pair of jeans and they do look great.