Quote Originally Posted by Colin View Post
Have you checked out the industrial model from Freedom kilts? It sound slike it would certainly fit the bill based on your comments. I have also heard that Steve's kilts are very comfortable. http://www.freedomkilts.com/store/kilt/model


So many of the kilts that I have looked at have some positives, but none thus far are what I had in mind. However, I'm afraid that my interest in this may be taking away from this thread, which I do not want to do as it has already been so interesting. Maybe I should launch a new thread to see if any others would be interested in putting heads together to develop a new prototype with the best of the best.

My thoughts:

1. A strong narrow band around the top to prevent rolling and as a strong base for the belt loops (several). Low on the waist like shorts.

2. An attractive panel in the front, on the top to be about the size and shape of a sporann, but flat and with a celtic image in stichery, just under the belt band and as a center top point for the front panels.

3. A heavy zipper in the center of the top, back panel. Here is where the waist band would overlap at the top with one real button and a clasp beneath. Two additional buttons for cosmetic purposes to match the real one.

4. The most comfortable possible pleats that would begin around the mid hip where the side and front panels begin. However, the top panel with the zipper would not be pleated and longer across the top than the bottom to allow a good fabric flow where the pleats begin.
5. Length to the top of the knee.

Any designing gurus out there with an interest in such a pursuit? Other comfort suggestions?
For the record, X-Kilt begins this weekend
Clarence Walker