Cold weather kilt, not wool, what to buy?

[minimalistix]

I need a kilt that it cold weather. Temp in my area only get to around single digits fahrenheit for a few weeks, however, I can't wear wool. (its uncomfortable and makes my skin break out in a rash, yes, sacrilege I know I would have never made a good scot back in the days ;)

But, what would you guys suggest.

[Kilted_John]

Flannel lined Pittsburgh Kilt would probably be your best option. You'll definitely want to find some heavyweight kilt socks to wear'em with. Could always put some thinner dress socks that are knee length under some kilt hose, so you don't wind up triggering the allergic reaction... At the same time, during those cold days, it might be a good idea to trou... I've been comfy in my 18 oz wool MacKenzie tartan 9-yarder down to 23 deg F, but, haven't tried anything colder yet. Maybe this winter... Depends on the weather and/or if I make it up to the mountains to do some snowshoeing...
-J

[Archangel]

You might want to get more feedback from others but my impression is that kilt wool is more natural than sweater wool. The latter has additives that irritate, the former doesn't. Some sweaters make my skin break out, my kilt doesn't. There is a huge difference in the smells of the material (before I wear them, I'm ahead of you).
What do others say?

[Robin]

Perhaps an allergy test?

Just to make sure it's indeed the wool...

[millar]

Warm socks. You also may want to look into that kilt liner thing that Riverkilt raved about. Also there was some talk on the board where someone put a flannel liner in a kilt.

[bubba]

Most often the itching and such are caused by short fiber wool. The fiber ends irritate the skin. Worsted wool such as kilts are made from is a long fiber wool which doesn't have the same effect.

[Riverkilt]

A RKilts leather kilt or a Utilikilt leather kilt will keep you warm, toasty, and dry. If you're in snow or rain the water will roll off.

Costs a little more but the value is there for sure. Definate kilt for a lifetime.

Have worn my Utilikilt leather kilt in cold driving rain, snowstorms, and sleet.

It actually gets HOT under there even in foul cold weather.

My saffron leather RKilt I've been using for dressier occasions but know that it would keep me just as warm and toasty if I chose to wear it in foul weather.

Ya just gotta look past the price to VALUE.


Ron