Acrylic vs. Poly Viscose

[RockyR]

http://xmarksthescot.com/page/material_chart.php

[Nighthawk]

http://xmarksthescot.com/page/material_chart.php

Rocky won't toot his own horn... so I'll do it for him. http://www.usakilts.com/store/cas_kiltpage.php

$100... unless your bum is large like mine- and then it's $140. That's no more expensive than a Stillwater wool, and the quality is better. AND they're great for mudbogging! You can just toss these in the washer, and they come out good as new.

[kennethrmc]

I've owned acrylic, wool and PV kilts. I will not buy acrylic again. PV is far superior in appearance and feel. Also, to amen the chorus, Rocky's kilts are a tremendous value financially; for just a tad more than an acrylic kilt from other mfgrs, USAkilt will make you a personally tailored "casual" kilt that fits just right--and is easily washable.

[Santa Wally]

I've owned acrylic, wool and PV kilts. I will not buy acrylic again. PV is far superior in appearance and feel. Also, to amen the chorus, Rocky's kilts are a tremendous value financially; for just a tad more than an acrylic kilt from other mfgrs, USAkilt will make you a personally tailored "casual" kilt that fits just right--and is easily washable.

I started with an acrylic, next kilt was a made to measure casual kilt from USAKilts, then my wool Clan Claus kilt. I agree 100%, Rocky's casual kilt is a great value and beats acrylic hands down.

[MrShoe]

But how does a USA Casual PV compaire to a SWK Heavy Weight Wool?
I know that the SWK HW is machine made in Pakistan, but it is 100% Wool at the same price.

[fluter]

But how does a USA Casual PV compaire to a SWK Heavy Weight Wool?
I know that the SWK HW is machine made in Pakistan, but it is 100% Wool at the same price.

The USAK casual is made to measure, in half-inch increments. It will fit your waist, hip, and length.

The SWK, being off-the-rack, will fit a platonic ideal whose hip and waist measurements differ by 5 to 6 inches, and its length is 24 inches. It's great value if you "measure up." And of course, the waist comes in even inches 30, 32, etc.

[Larry124]

My SWK wool Black Watch is soft. My other SWK wools are a little on the rough-feeling side.
My USAK’s are more comfortable in a wider temperature range, and a better fit since with USAK you choose the hip and length measures.

[kennethrmc]

In response to Mr. Shoe, I have a SWK wool "shadow tartan" kilt that I have worn frequently over the past two years and am very pleased with. It is a tremendous value for a wool kilt! The USAK casual is ideal for warm weather when any wool gets rather sweaty, and then I wear the SWK wool for fall/winter/spring hiking or less formal occasions. I'm glad both are available.

[MrShoe]

If I was to buy a "trial" kilt to see what I thought of kilting it would be an acrylic. Followed closely by a better economy/casual/value kilt of PV and better construction. I would wear those two until I determined what proper kilt I wanted and who I would have make it.


Kennethrmc,

Thank you so much for your reply. I have been torn between a USA "off the rack" in Irish Heritage and a SWK Heavy weight in Saffron. (OTR due to when I need it shipped to me) My desire is to buy a Saffron kilt, but public opinion said buy from USA. Public opinion also said buy "Wool over PV", but that Pakistani kilts are "bad". This will be my first and will be worn for St Patrick's Day wheich here in Michigan can be VERY chilly. I want it to last with minimal usage and be nice enough to wear with a jacket and waist coat.

To me I thought it a no brainier. Wool vs PV at the same price. Wool. But I have not been able to get straight answers to my situation.

Anyone else care to weigh in.

[Smayniac]

I bought a wool SWK for my now ten year old. We're both happy with it. The objections to Pakistani kilts here are generally about the failure to disclose origin in advertising. Jerry at SWK has high marks on all counts, yes his goods are from Pakistan, but he's up front about that and his service is first rate.

Bob