I own a P/V and a 16oz wool.

I almost never wear the P/V anymore.

You don't realise the difference until you try both.

My P/V came first. It's a good kilt, true, but seldom worn (I might sell it). The swing is okay. It looks good. The weave is gorgeous and the garment is well made.

I next got 16oz (heavyweight is a term that you may see used to describe 16oz wool). It weighs significantly more than my P/V. The pleats swing well, the garment is well-made, and the weave is gorgeous.

Both are 5-yarders. The wool is in a family tartan and the P/V is in a universal sett.

Make no mistake, I like the P/V kilt. It's a nice kilt. It has its place.

Out of curiosity, what sparked your interest in lightweight wool?

Be aware that the tartan sett size may be significantly smaller with lighter wool than heavy wool depending on several factors.