Quote Originally Posted by ggibby
I have a competing idea, newly minted: could a strip of elastic be sewn inside at the 1/3 mark instead of stitching all the way down? This would keep the fit you describe, reduce 'ladder drape', but also give a bit more freedom of movement.

). Also, synthetics tend to be a bit louder when rubbing (I'm thinking of pleats and apron movement). Still better than all trousers and most shorts, though.
For daily wear, it holds up very well, so I think synth is my choice for work, but of course I'm willing to listen.

From reading the forum, sounds like you are busy with the show at the moment, so I won't pester you about building me anything. What you describe is very intriguing, and I wonder if any of the alternakilt builders would be willing...

Thanks for the input- hope springs eternal!

-G
I'm working on a show at night and building kilts during the day. The show I'm working on closes on Saturday so I then get to build kilts full time.
I think the elastic idea, though novel, may be cumbersom and prove to be uncomfortable. But it's something for the R&D table.
I'm not sure how much noise the nylon will produce as the material is light but again something to R&D I guess we have to see what the sheep think, and if they get nervous upon hearing a person in a nylon kilt it's of course a no go.
Macambi has a product that uses a special nylon, I should try and see if that can translate into a kilt.
But pester away...it's good to find out what people are thinking and what they would like to see in a kilt.
Cheers
Robert
(who like some Scots, don't like zippers)