13 oz kilts

[Nathan]

So I recently picked up this 13oz MacDonald of Clanranald modern kilt online for a fantastic price. Although I already have a 16oz kilt in the same tartan, this one is clearly from another mill. I like that the centre line chosen on the apron is different from my other kilt.

This kilt was originally sold by Kirk Wynd out of Kirkcaldy and St. Andrew but I can't identify the mill. The thread count and pigment differ from my Locharron strome, certainly.

New kilt front


New kilt back


inside




New kilt sett close up for the resident experts


The new kilt is the one on the right, without the kilt pin. The lamp was to the left so the colours aren't as dark as they appear in the photo.



both are obviously pleated to the sett.


Aside from wanting to share my latest acquisition with the Rabble, I wanted to know a few things.

This is my first 13 oz kilt. I'm assuming this is an 8 yard kilt but I don't know for certain. Would I take a tape measure and open each pleat to find out or is their an easier way?

This kilt is very light and very comfortable. Should I be worried about a Marilyn Monroe type incident with a kilt this light? It's so different from what I'm used to.

I understand that the weight of the wool is personal preference and that this is a traditional kilt that is as appropriate for formal occasions as my 16oz. Am I correct?

Does anyone want to venture a guess at the mill?