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    I've got 8-yard kilts in each weight. I grew up in the South were it gets really hot and humid in the summer, so I found that the weight not necessarily an issue for the heat. Instead, the colors were the thing. The darker colors soak up more sunlight and are hotter than lighter or brighter colors. So my 16 oz was a little cooler than my 13 oz, because the 16 was a lighter color and soaked up less heat. Of course, my 11 oz is the coolest, but is also the lightest.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RobertParker View Post
    I've got 8-yard kilts in each weight. I grew up in the South were it gets really hot and humid in the summer, so I found that the weight not necessarily an issue for the heat. Instead, the colors were the thing. The darker colors soak up more sunlight and are hotter than lighter or brighter colors. So my 16 oz was a little cooler than my 13 oz, because the 16 was a lighter color and soaked up less heat. Of course, my 11 oz is the coolest, but is also the lightest.
    I feel silly now. Being one who studies physics, I can't believe I didn't even think of this

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    One option is one of Matt's box pleats in 16 oz if you're worried about heat.

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    My 4yard box pleat is 16oz and I had a tough time hear in Fl last summer. Everyone has different threshold for heat and humidity.
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