Best material for a test kilt

[crinis]

We don't have to pay the VAT since we live outside the EU, but USA customs can assess an import duty on packages valued in excess of $200.

I found the US duty tariff page but it reads like stereo instructions. Now, 13oz or 15oz? Tempted to go lighter.

[sydnie7]

I found the US duty tariff page but it reads like stereo instructions. Now, 13oz or 15oz? Tempted to go lighter.

13 oz is considered "medium" weight and will make a fine kilt. Depending on where you live, the lighter fabric may be more comfortable in summer (although many here wear their 16 oz kilts year-round regardless of climate). Your finished size can also affect fabric weight choices -- the larger the kilt waist/hip measure, the more imbalance between the front aprons and the rear pleaty bits. A medium fabric will still have a front/rear weight bias, but the difference will be somewhat less than when made with heavy fabric.

16 oz does hang and swing beautifully! But there's also sett size to consider -- generally speaking, the sett size grows as the fabric gets heavier, so if you're starting with a large sett design to begin with, it may be huge by the time it's made up in 16 oz.

And you thought that was an easy question, eh? LOL Welcome to the rabble!