We have a few HoS/Gold Bros kilts in this house and I really have nothing bad to say about them. They do loosen up with time/cleaning. Maybe I've just been lucky, but I really enjoy them. They feel close enough to my wool ones that they don't feel "wrong" on me, and for the price, I really don't care if I mess one up. If you get one that is on special, (like I did) you really get a carefree attitude about it and don't run away from a bowl of chili.