Hey all- I’m interested in getting a tweed kilt from USA kilts, and I’m torn between this one: 17898A36-F935-4904-A75F-066CAC2CA1BB.jpeg and this: E3A64DB9-D45D-4AB9-8A5C-46484ED0A338.jpg I ordinarily lean toward weathered tartans (my favorite is weathered Black Watch)- what do you think would be the better choice? Thanks in advance!
I can't say that I am very enthusiastic with either choice.
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Scotweb has way more selections of tweeds for kilts just fyi. I have one done in loden green from them.
Originally Posted by Jock Scot I can't say that I am very enthusiastic with either choice. Fair enough!
Originally Posted by Boomer Scotweb has way more selections of tweeds for kilts just fyi. I have one done in loden green from them. Thank you for the resource! I looked through their tweed selection, and saw several labeled “loden,” but none labeld “loden green.” Do you have a picture of your kilt?
Originally Posted by Steelkilt Thank you for the resource! I looked through their tweed selection, and saw several labeled “loden,” but none labeld “loden green.” Do you have a picture of your kilt? Sure tweed.jpg
I’m not a huge fan of tartan tweed as I feel it’s trying to be two things at once without really accomplishing either. I’d see if I could find a nice check tweed. This is only my personal view of course.
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I have an “Autumn tweed” kilt but in retrospect I think that the Patriot Tyne would be a better all-around choice that will blend with more colors.
Both are great. The Autumnal one is also known as Buchanan Antique. The Patriot Tyne is a new take on Lochcarron's Patriot tartan. The Autumnal tweed is very loud - think ancient colors. The Patriot Tyne is a bit more subdued, think hunting colors. I would go for the Autumnal one, personally, but you do you my friend.
I like the top one better. Marton Mills has a very nice selection of tweed, any of which could be used for kilts, I do believe. https://martonmills.com/product-cate...d-collections/ Your top kilt might be the one on the MM tweed page called "Autumn". I think it's a variant of Buchanan. https://martonmills.com/product/autumn/ I recently got a USA Kilts kilt in Hunting Stewart Weathered tartan in Marton Mills tweed. https://martonmills.com/product/stew...ing-weathered/ It instantly became my favourite kilt! It looks beautiful and has a lovely texture and feel. The exact fabric is on the MM page I linked to above. It's listed as 475 grams which is around 16oz.
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