I have a kilt form Celtic Croft, a phillabeg, made of thier homespun material. I like it. It is quite nice. I live 60 miles from the nearest dry cleaner [rural Colordo] and the material does quite well with hand washing with a mild wool type cleaner and drying between two large towels. My next kilt will very likely be one of their economy kilts in the very same fabric. I think your father will be very happy if you chose one of their kilts.