Interesting question. I currently have 1 tradtional 16oz x 8yd wool Canadian (MacIsaac Kiltmakers), 1 traditional 13oz x 8yd. wool Scottish made (Lochcarron), 1 traditional 11oz x 8yd poly-vis. U.S. made (Cheapkilts), 1 tradtitional length cotton blend U.S. made modern 6yd. kilt (Savannah). Each one has its strengths and weaknesses and I wouldn't want to part with any of them. Both of the U.S. made kilts are lightweight (a little thin for Ontario winters), but both are nicely made and very economical. The Scottish and Canadian kilts came with a hefty price tag but worth the premium price in every respect. My favorite is the MacIsaac kilt (my first) because of the wonderful weight and swing and Rose MacIsaac does everything by hand strictly in the traditional Scottish way. You just can't beat the weight, swing, and look of a heavy wool kilt made in the traditional way. IMHO