Quote Originally Posted by Farlander View Post
I particularly like the look of black kilts. There are sheep with black wool, so, a black wool kilt could exist using period methods.
My wife has also indicated that she thinks a black kilt would look smashing. (Not her exact words - she would never use 'smashing' - but the sentiment was the same.) And I agree, albeit without knowing much about wool or spinning or weaving: Black sheep = black wool = black fabric that doesn't fade like that which is dyed.

Quote Originally Posted by Jack Daw
I'd go with a wool in 13 oz. Anything lighter and you'll have to worry about the wind blowing the pleats up. I have a 13 oz wool GK and I'm glad I didn't get anything lighter or heavier.
That's the sort of information for which I was looking. On the off chance (make that likely chance) that I can't find (affordable) 100% wool, would a wool blend or PV be similarly gauged? I mean, would 13oz. wool have the same or similar 'heft' as 13oz. PV?

~Ken