Quote Originally Posted by Mychael Sporrano
I as well really like the idea of a tweed kilt. I also agree with Ham's advice to procure a swatch first since tweeds can vary considerably. I suspect that the Kiltstore tweed kilts are made from a fabric softer than what might be used for a jacket, but best to have a look-see to make sure.
Mychael, I have not felt, or even seen, the tweed used by KiltStore, but that woven by Geoffrey (Tailor) for my "TFCK" green AR tweed kilt suit is pretty much identical to other tweed day jackets I have, and obviously they used the same weight, or grade, of fabric for both the kilt and the jacket.

I would not relish having a kilt made from the same herringbone tweed used in the jacket I picked up from Kinloch Anderson, or from my charcoal tweed kilt jacket. Very durable, yes. Very scratchy as well!!
I suspect you will find all tweeds to be slightly on the scratchy side. It is a tough fabric.

On the other hand, I was considering a tweed jacket in brown from Geoffrey/TFCK and requested a sample. It is a very different tweed than that used in either of my tweed jackets. In fact, I didn't much care for it at all for a jacket; just my personal preference, but I am partial to herrinbone tweeds and this was somehow reminiscent of felt. However, I thought it could make a fine kilt in terms of its feel.
Well, would you believe it? Another example of how much on the same wavelength we are, Mychael, you and me! Only last weekend, I took delivery of MY "tweed jacket in brown from Geoffrey/TFCK"! It is the Heather Brown in their own range of AR (Auld Reekie) tweeds - identical to the green tweed they used for my Kilt Suit. Below, is a pic. I just snapped.

So, there are differences in tweeds. I wouldn't want to have to wear a silk slip with a kilt- even if it just might feel kinda sexy on my thighs .

Mychael
Go on, Mychael! Your secret is safe with me. I won't tell if you won't!