Kilt Weight: Heavy versus Medium

[Rob Wright]

Mike, I've worn my 9 yard 16 oz heavyweight handsewn when the temp has been in the nineties and the humidity was in the 30-40% range,as well as a couple times when it was 90% plus humidity after a monsoonal downpour. Was very comfortable as long as I didn't stay in one place to long. The only bad part was my head gear, I was wearing a Pith helmet and that was damn hot(don't ask, it was my birthday ) When your moving the pleats create airflow, the only place that gets a lot of heat buildup is around your middle.

Rob Wright

[Mychael Sporrano]

When your moving the pleats create airflow, the only place that gets a lot of heat buildup is around your middle.

That is exactly why I consider the 16 oz 21st Century Kilt Hipster model such an excellent compromise. You get the wonderful feel of heavy weight fabric without that heat retention found a kilt with a traditional rise. I am seriously considering saving for another of these beasties.

Mychael