Just so you know how I use the word "Contemporary".
It denotes a kilt that has the internal stabilizers and floating interfacings of a traditional kilt but is modified to incorporate four differences.
Durability - This refers to some simple improvements like moving the left strap inside the kilt to eliminate the weak strap hole and extending the stabilizer the full width of the kilt including behind the aprons. Durability may also refer to stronger machine stitching in areas that do not show or need reinforcement.
Fit - A Contemporary may be constructed to fit at full rise but may also be constructed to be worn lower. This usually means incorporating slope into the design.
Fabric - A Contemporary may be made from the exact same 16oz wool that a Traditional is but may also be made from almost any fabric including Poly/Rayon blend Tartans, solid colors, Poly/Cotton blends and even canvas. The kilt is made the same, just the fabric is taken into account. For example fabrics which do not mold with heat must be made with all straight lines.
Pockets - Pockets in a kilt are one of the hallmarks of the Contemporary style. But not just sticking pockets on but incorporating them into the design so they do not detract from the traditional look feel, fit or swish.
By your description what you have constructed would best be called a MUG. This type of construction is similar to how blue jeans are made where the strength of the garment comes from the strength of the fabric and the stitching. In other words - Jeans Made vs Kilt Made.
Last edited by Steve Ashton; 19th March 17 at 12:36 PM.
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I wear the kilt because: Swish + Swagger = Swoon.
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