I weighed and measured my kilts

[ForresterModern]

I guess that is where some of my confusion about fabric weights comes from. My Strathmore 13 oz feels more substantial than my HOE 13 oz and obviously appears to weigh more, although a portion of that may be in the length of fabric used because of different sizes. I know some of the overall length used is based on sett size and the HOE is a larger sett than I imagined. All my kilts are pleated to sett.

Is the weight of the fabric based on a yard running length of double width fabric or on a meter of the same, and if so what do they define as a double width, 54, 56, or 60", as I have seen fabrics advertised in all three widths? Then, what do you do with a fabric only woven in single width, such as the HOE 13oz MacD of Glencoe? Do you have to measure two yards/meters of running length single width to equal the double width weight? Stratmore has T100 and T60 ranges as their 16 and 13 oz fabric ranges respectively, House of Edgar just lists their weights and single/double width, Lochcarron has their Strome 16oz and briareach (?sp) 13oz ranges, Marton Mills Jura range is their 16oz equivalent, and I have some 16oz fabric from Dalgleish that they don't define other than as to weight.

Just a few interesting and curious observations on different tartan weights and makers.

Some confusion reigns as to what equals what when it comes to real fabric weights. So far I have liked the feel and body of the Strathmore T60 13oz, have some of their T100 that is absolutely luxurious (can't wait to get that made up), same with Dalgleish 16oz, and Lochcarron 16 has nice wieght but a slightly less luxuruiant finish. Marton Mills 16s are good body and weight but a bit coarse, as is HOE Nevis 16oz.

[fluter]

Is the weight of the fabric based on a yard running length of double width fabric or on a meter of the same,

A yard, traditionally.

and if so what do they define as a double width, 54, 56, or 60",

Yes. Just wave your hands a bit as you gloss over the width, or alternatively convert it all to square millimeters.

what do you do with a fabric only woven in single width, ... Do you have to measure two yards/meters of running length single width.

I would!