Quote Originally Posted by fluter View Post
USAK's 5 yard wool kilt is essentially the wool equivalent of the semi-trad. I have semi-trads, and I'm going to order a 5-yard Real Soon Now.
I don't have a Semi-Trad, but I do have a Casual. To expand a bit on what Fluter said, I'll add the following:

I enjoy my Casual kilt for hot summer days, anytime I want a lightweight kilt. I also enjoy it for T-shirt wear, specifically to a concert or bar, casual outings. The big deal about the PV fabric is that it's machine-washable (and even teflon-coated), so if you spill beer on it no big deal. Also, with the casual only being $100-150, even if you burn a hole in it it's not the end of the world.

I enjoy my 5-yard wool kilt for just about everything else. It's a great "daily driver" that's light enough to not be a big deal, and heavy enough to keep you warm. I also enjoy the price-point - at $300-350, it's not quite so dear as an $800 8-Yard, but you still get nice, high-quality Scottish wool and really good workmanship.

I have a few 8-yards, and I usually save those for fancier events. There's a lot of fabric in an 8-yard kilt, and it's "kind of a big deal." They also tend to be a bit more expensive (although my last two were only $450 and $350, respectively), so they're a bit dearer - wouldn't want to spill cheap beer on one, or risk tearing the apron one something stupid like a nail.

I hope that helps Casaluz!