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6th September 08, 11:07 PM
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First USAK casual arrived
Hello all
Got home late from work today and my first USAK casual had arrived, in American National tartan pleated to white stripe. I offer my "ywwv" first impression:
The blue seems a blue/grey, noticeably darker and with less contrast than it appears on my monitor. It also lets the white stripe show much better than expected. I like the actual fabric better than my computer shows, and if I didnt, well, it would be noones fault but mine Every monitor will show colors a bit different, a good reason to either see a kilt in person of a tartan you like, or think you might like, or to order a swatch of fabric.
To me fabric is closer to worsted wool than acrylic SWK and feels more "solid", pleats hang a bit better and are sewn down, not as light feeling as the SWK economy.
Pleats are folded accurately and straight, permapleat stitching is straight and barely noticeable. I thought at first Rocky forgot that part entirely, I was looking for stitching on the inside of the pleats instead.
Fit is great, the velcro may spoil me. Length too is right on.
Has the small beltloops, but seem just right on this kilt. I thought I had ordered the 3" option, but no big deal either way.
I will update in a few days after more wear time, got home late and only had time to try it on for a few minutes.
Eric
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