Hullo.

1) It depends on pleat style. If you go with a Newsome Box Pleat, for instance, five yards would be plenty. However, Matt tends to have a rather lengthy waiting list. If you're looking for what most people expect "a kilt" to look like, I strongly suggest going for full yardage. But take a look at Rocky's site, at the photos in each kind of kilt, and decide for yourself. If you're still not convinced, drive on out and visit him.

2) Most fellas will tell you wool is the material of choice. Again, I say, get a swatch of each. I have a P/V kilt by Rocky, and I'm extraordinarily fond of it. It does have to be admitted that PV has a very different "hand" than wool. Some like it better, some don't. And some believe that wool, woven in Scotland by Scottish sheep, is the only way to go. If you're that guy, PV isn't for you.

3) Rocky is a fantastic fellow, an X-Marks member and advertiser, and is a wonderful businessman. A couple of years ago, he helped me out of a tight sartorial spot, and I can not say enough good things about him, his products, or his customer service.

The one and only thing that can be said that might influence you to look at another kilt maker if you're thinking about Rocky and USA Kilts is this: Rocky does not hand-sew his kilts. In my opinion, that's not a flaw. I'd set my USA Kilt up against any hand sewn for quality and comfort. But some people are gung-ho for tradition, and believe that the only way to go is hand sewn. If you're that person, Rocky is not your kilt maker. Otherwise... go get your kilt!