Which jacketing material is lighter?
I’m planning on having a kilt jacket made soon, and I’m choosing the fabric now. I’m considering either a navy barathea, some sort of tweed probably a lovat blue, or an arrocher in grey. The tweed is 15oz and the arrocher is 16oz. The arrocher is the same as the grey braemer sold by USA Kilts. I live in a climate that gets up to 100+ degrees Fahrenheit or 37 degrees Celsius. I know a shirt with a kilt is acceptable, but sometimes you just want to wear a jacket. I've never owned a kilt jacket before so I am not familiar with the different fabric options. I know none of the given options are as warm weather friendly as cotton or linen, but these are the options available. What fabric would be best for all but the hottest days? I'm planning on buying from St. Kildas if that is relevant. I will probably have a true lightweight jacket converted to kilt length at some point.
https://stkildastore.com/Jackets/Mad...and-Waistcoats
Last edited by kilted2000; 12th January 22 at 10:53 AM.
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