Alaskan times change and so do materials. A Kilt is a Kilt, even if it is made of Poly/viscose, canvis or what ever. As long as the Kilt is made to look like a Kilt and have the Traditonal features then as far as I am concerned it is a KILT. If it is not deep pleated in the back and is a wrap around style then I agree that is a skirt. But just because it is not made from wool does not make it less of a Kilt. I wear Poly Kilts because I have Scotish blood running through my veins and I don't want to pay good money to have it washed. Newer material is much easier to keep up so I don't think using it is that wrong. Really we are in the year 2004 and Better materials are avalible to use, so I say use them. I do agree that a Kilt should be made to look like I Kilt!!!