Lochcarron Cameron Modern 13oz

[ShaunMaxwell]

For what it’s worth, 11 oz. seems too light for a kilt to me, as that’s the weight of most tartan scarves. Seems like it wouldn’t hold a sharp pleat and would wrinkle easily as well.

All my kilts are 16 oz. but one (13 oz.), and I notice that the 13 oz. fabric is more prone to wrinkling on the front apron around my sporran straps than my heavier kilts.

Also, I don’t find that a heavier kilt is uncomfortable in hot weather like we have in Texas. I think you’ll find that the heavier fabric also swings and wears better.

Looking forward to seeing your kilt!

Cheers,

SM

[Riverkilt]

My first hand sewn kilt was 11 ounce. It is the weight the lady dancers choose. Still, it was my only option at the time so I went with it. I have not been disappointed. Its held up well for over ten years. Never a problem with pleats or wrinkles.

Of course mine was sewn by a well educated, trained and experiences kiltmaker. I assumed yours will be too.

Bottom line, from an experienced 11 ounce guy, NO WORRIES.

[ShaunMaxwell]

While I wouldn't do the 11 oz., Riverkilt has had good experience (and has had lots of kilts as well!).

You might find this article by Matt Newsome interesting:

https://albanach.org/some-thoughts-o...t-2d827d35ee37

Cheers,

SM

[Cameron of Texas]

While I wouldn't do the 11 oz., Riverkilt has had good experience (and has had lots of kilts as well!).

You might find this article by Matt Newsome interesting:

https://albanach.org/some-thoughts-o...t-2d827d35ee37

Cheers,

SM

This is great information, Shaun. Thank you!

[OC Richard]

While personally I very much prefer 16oz kilts, and only go with 13oz when there's no alternative, I have contemplated getting an 11oz kilt because from what I can gather Portree is only woven in 11oz tartan, and I would like a Portree tartan kilt.

There's a pipe band in British Columbia that wears it and their kilts look fine.



Thinking they had got heavier fabric somewhere, I contacted the band and was told that their kilts are in two different weights, and all of their kilts were got from X.

When I contacted X about the heavier-weight Portree I was told that X has no recollection or record of obtaining Portree in anything other than the 11oz fabric.