USAKilts 6yd vs 8yd

**Spartan Tartan** · 22nd June 11, 05:54 PM

Ditto what Cower said. If it's a straight question, not concerned with cost, get the 8 yarder. They have a different level of construction as well. If cost is a constraint, then the 5 yarder is the way to go.

Either way, it's a great kilt. And you can always wear both to ANY event with appropriate accessories.
Best of luck!

**Cowher** · 22nd June 11, 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by Spartan Tartan

Ditto what Cower said.

Cowhers don't cower.

**Spartan Tartan** · 22nd June 11, 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by Cowher

Cowhers don't cower.

Got it

Won't happen again.

**Cowher** · 22nd June 11, 07:42 PM

Originally Posted by Spartan Tartan

Got it

Won't happen again.

your just the 999,999,999,999,991 person to do it. Cower,Cowher, Gauger. It's effectively all the same name.
I have been call much worse things.

**longhuntr74** · 22nd June 11, 09:32 PM

Owning two 8 yard tanks and one box pleat, I'd argue for the 5 yard. Actually...I'd argue for a 6 yard made in the traditional style with cut pleats, stabilizer, canvas, etc....but that aside, I think the 5 yard is more practical, comfortable, and enjoyable. I have no issues wearing my 8 yard...but unless I'm going to a special affair, I always seem to reach for the lighter weight kilt for wear at games, out and about town, etc.

My next kilt that I make myself will be a reduced yardage, handsewn kilt very similar to Matt Newsome's that were recently showcased in a thread. It doesn't have all the weight and thickness of a full 8 yard tank, but the pleats still look traditional and have a similar swish, etc. That is the ultimate compromise between casual and formal in my opinion.

**Dale Seago** · 22nd June 11, 10:37 PM

Originally Posted by longhuntr74

Owning two 8 yard tanks and one box pleat, I'd argue for the 5 yard. Actually...I'd argue for a 6 yard made in the traditional style with cut pleats, stabilizer, canvas, etc....but that aside, I think the 5 yard is more practical, comfortable, and enjoyable. I have no issues wearing my 8 yard...but unless I'm going to a special affair, I always seem to reach for the lighter weight kilt for wear at games, out and about town, etc.

My next kilt that I make myself will be a reduced yardage, handsewn kilt very similar to Matt Newsome's that were recently showcased in a thread. It doesn't have all the weight and thickness of a full 8 yard tank, but the pleats still look traditional and have a similar swish, etc. That is the ultimate compromise between casual and formal in my opinion.

Totally agree. I have 2 handsewn 6-yard 16-ouncers from Matt, and two 5-yarders (one 16, one 13 ounce) from Rocky at USAK. I like all of them. If you don't tell anyone who sees them that they're not a full 8 yards, they'll never know.

And keep in mind that for about the first century of kilt wear (if you want to stretch it to include the untailored feileadh beag as well as the tailored kilt) the standard was four yards or so.

**Jaeson** · 23rd June 11, 10:46 AM

Thanks for info! I have a Kate Cushing 8yd 16oz Blackwatch that was made for our pipeband and an MOD Blackwatch. I just emailed Kate for info... Of course I'm looking at a MacNewsome Davidson from Davidlpope. Of course I just saw the Cthulhu Tartan thread and want an 8yd 16oz Black box pleat with Tartan inserts.... Oi.. :-P