What type of pleat?

[Nathan]

There is no right answer to this question. I have two kilts, one is knife pleated to the sett, the other is box pleated to the stripe. I like them equally but here's something to consider.

The 8 yard knife pleat is a little heavier and therefore a bit less comfortable standing but it is more comfortable when I sit. The box pleated kilt doesn't lay as flat and I can feel the little ridges beneath me. The box pleats also require more maintenance because they tend to flatten when you sit upon them and they therefore require rather frequent basting and pressing which can get expensive.

Box pleats swish nicely buy you can't beat a knife pleat for the reveal.

Which do you like better?

[Downunder Kilt]

Now here is the rub. What type of box pleats are we talking about here. Are they the military box pleat or the lower yardage, a la Matt Newsome type. They are two very different beasts. I know Brook was talking about the Matt newsome type, but when Nathan mentions the swish of the box pleat, I am thinking military type. As the OP is a newcomer, I think styles of pleating have to be spelt out completely otherwise folks get very confused. Cheers to all

[JohntheBiker]

If this will be the "proper" kilt, why not go for the 8 yard, knife pleated to the sett kilt. If you want to experiment with options on pleating to the stripe, take Ken's suggestion and have your kiltmaker pin up different options for you. You won't regret having at least one "tank" in your kilt wardrobe.