Pleat Types

[ncof300d]

I am coming across some kilt terms that I do not understand. I would appreciate any help in explaining these:
1. knife pleats
2. box pleats
3. (any other pleat types)

I have two Stillwater Economy kilts. Does anyone know what type of pleats these have?

[Mr. MacDougall]

Those are knife pleats.

There's an illustration of various pleat styles here.

[ncof300d]

Those are knife pleats.

There's an illustration of various pleat styles here.

Thank you very much.

[Mr. MacDougall]

Thank you very much.

No worries. It wasn't so long ago that someone was showing me that illustration to explain military box pleating.

[pipesndrumsnun]

I'm glad that you asked that question...I was also wondering what a box pleat was! Thanks for the illustration!!

[kallen]

me too...but didn't want to sound like a Vulcan and ask!!!

[Splash_4]

If you want to be really confused, do a site search on "kingussie pleat"

It has a center box pleat in the back, and then knife pleats running in opposite directions towards the apron. The Scottish Tartans Museum in Franklin has one on display that is stunning.

[Mr. MacDougall]

didn't want to sound like a Vulcan and ask!!!

(*raised eyebrow*)

If one does not know, the logical response is to inquire.

[Tattoo Bradley]

We all often forget there are those who are as unaware as we once were. Glad you asked... gives other new-comers a chance to learn as well...

[JRB]

If you want to be really confused, do a site search on "kingussie pleat"

It has a center box pleat in the back, and then knife pleats running in opposite directions towards the apron.

I'd love to see a picture of that.