Don't forget to START with the tartan you want. Some tartans are only available in 13 or 16 oz. Some both. If both, you can make a choice. If just one weight, well there you are.

I like working with my kiltmaker, Kathy Lare, since I just find a tartan I want, she researches and finds out the fabric weights its available in, then I make the choice IF there is a choice to be made.

Its hotter here than LA. I don't think it makes much difference between a 13 and a 16 oz handsewn wool kilt as far as warmth. For me, the big difference is in the swing of the pleats. 16 oz seeming better for me...but I own some 13 oz hand sewn and even an 11 oz hand sewn since that was the only weight that tartan was available in.

Start with your favorite tartan. Then see if there's a choice of weights to make.

Ron