Tartans that non-clan/non-scot can wear

[BrianGinQC]

Thank you all for the assistance, I am always learning something new about kilting everyday! A follow-up question if you'll indulge me. What kind of kilt should I purchase if I'm living in the Philippines? We have a warm tropical climate much like Sinapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. I would like something that allows me to walk around comfortably and not sweat too much.

[McMurdo]

Thank you all for the assistance, I am always learning something new about kilting everyday! A follow-up question if you'll indulge me. What kind of kilt should I purchase if I'm living in the Philippines? We have a warm tropical climate much like Sinapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. I would like something that allows me to walk around comfortably and not sweat too much.

If it were me a 4 yard box pleated kilt would be my first choice.

[BrianGinQC]

If it were me a 4 yard box pleated kilt would be my first choice.

Why a box-pleated kilt sir? Please enlighten me. Does the design make it lighter or roomier?

[Terry Searl]

If it were me a 4 yard box pleated kilt would be my first choice.

McMurdo, What about a P/V kilt for the tropical climate....it's easy to wash and dry.....I'm thinking a heavy or even lighter wool kilt that takes special care when cleaning might not get the proper attention when it is cleaned.......I'm new to kilting as well and have a P/V kilt for my first kilt and am now having a 16oz wool kilt built , but our weather has as many cool days as warm and sometimes more.......you always seem to give good and valuable advice and do so without being too opinionated or arrogant

[Bamamedic]

Thank you all for the assistance, I am always learning something new about kilting everyday! A follow-up question ex if you'll indulge me. What kind of kilt should I purchase if I'm living in the Philippines? We have a warm tropical climate much like Sinapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. I would like something that allows me to walk around comfortably and not sweat too much.

Might I suggest a Sarong?

[BrianGinQC]

Might I suggest a Sarong?

A sarong and a malong is what i wear when I'm just at home relaxing or doing chores, it's not what I'd wear going to work though.

[CDNSushi]

Thank you all for the assistance, I am always learning something new about kilting everyday! A follow-up question if you'll indulge me. What kind of kilt should I purchase if I'm living in the Philippines? We have a warm tropical climate much like Sinapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. I would like something that allows me to walk around comfortably and not sweat too much.

When I lived in Japan, visited the Philippines and Malaysia, I often wore my 13oz Camel Thompson. It was reasonably comfortable for the climate and always had nice comments on it from locals. Plus the beige tartan/colour scheme seemed to blend reasonably well without appearing too loud or attention-grabbing.

[CDNSushi]

Going through some old photos, another kilt I wore was my old Utilikilt... Here's me wearing it on Camiguin Island a few years ago. Also climate-appropriate.

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