Pleat Types

**ncof300d** · 11th July 07, 05:52 PM

I am coming across some kilt terms that I do not understand. I would appreciate any help in explaining these:
1. knife pleats
2. box pleats
3. (any other pleat types)

I have two Stillwater Economy kilts. Does anyone know what type of pleats these have?

**Mr. MacDougall** · 11th July 07, 06:28 PM

Those are knife pleats.

There's an illustration of various pleat styles here.

**ncof300d** · 11th July 07, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. MacDougall

Those are knife pleats.

There's an illustration of various pleat styles here.

Thank you very much.

**Mr. MacDougall** · 11th July 07, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by ncof300d

Thank you very much.

No worries. It wasn't so long ago that someone was showing me that illustration to explain military box pleating.

**pipesndrumsnun** · 11th July 07, 07:09 PM

I'm glad that you asked that question...I was also wondering what a box pleat was! Thanks for the illustration!!

**kallen** · 12th July 07, 03:41 PM

me too...but didn't want to sound like a Vulcan and ask!!!

**Mr. MacDougall** · 12th July 07, 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by kallen

didn't want to sound like a Vulcan and ask!!!

(*raised eyebrow*)

If one does not know, the logical response is to inquire.

**Splash_4** · 12th July 07, 03:46 PM

If you want to be really confused, do a site search on "kingussie pleat"

It has a center box pleat in the back, and then knife pleats running in opposite directions towards the apron. The Scottish Tartans Museum in Franklin has one on display that is stunning.

**JRB** · 12th July 07, 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by Splash_4

If you want to be really confused, do a site search on "kingussie pleat"

It has a center box pleat in the back, and then knife pleats running in opposite directions towards the apron.

I'd love to see a picture of that.