Lightweight PV kilt for summer

[chrisupyonder]

I was looking at http://imperialhighlandsupplies.com/...roducts_id=621 and they say they can do any tartan in any size for £30.00

You can select length etc. and weight of fabric, 8oz or 13oz. There are not many retailers that go beyond the 24" standard length without paying £100+ for made to measure.

So my questions are...

How does 13oz PV compare with 13oz wool?
What would 8oz PV feel like? heavy, light or very light.
What is the material like compared with wool? Stiff, woolish or like a dish cloth?
It does not say what yardage is used in the kilts? 5/6yd, 8/9yd etc?

Anyone purchased a kilt from them?

I may send them a request for information.

They seem to do a vast range of stuff and their jackets also look nice.

Chris.

[Paul Henry]

The link you have used directs to Acrylic , not PV, and there is a huge difference between the two,personally I would not use them , but your mileage may differ.
The prices are cheap and i've a very strong feeling you get exactly what you pay for.

[seanachie]

Chris: There is a world of difference between acrylic and PV. I have owned acrylic in my early days kilting and do not care for it. The material pills quite a bit and I don't like the feel of the material. PV on the other hand is very nice, low maintenance and comfortable. I know someone disagreed with me on this point but I feel PV breathes where acrylic did not if I was doing anything like walking or hiking. The extra money for PV is worth it.

[Mael Coluim]

Chris: There is a world of difference between acrylic and PV. I have owned acrylic in my early days kilting and do not care for it. The material pills quite a bit and I don't like the feel of the material. PV on the other hand is very nice, low maintenance and comfortable. I know someone disagreed with me on this point but I feel PV breathes where acrylic did not if I was doing anything like walking or hiking. The extra money for PV is worth it.

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[chrisupyonder]

Thanks for the info. I think I will save up and get a 5/6yd 13oz wool made to measure. At least I know what I am getting then.

Chris.