Weights

[Jewddha]

So, I know that for example, 11 oz. is the lighter side of the wool spectrum, but what do those weights actually mean in "real life"?

[bubba]

The weight is the weight of a linear yard of the fabric.

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Right. More specifically, the weight is the weight of a linear yard of double width fabric.

Up until very recently, Lochcarron offered their 16 oz cloth in two widths. In their catalog, they listed the most popular tartans in 54" wide cloth at 16 oz per yard. Then the more rare tartans were listed in 28" cloth at 8 oz per yard. Wait a minute! How can heavy weight kilting cloth be only 8 oz per yard??? Because it was only single width. A double width peice in the same weight would equal 16 oz.

No better cloth for a kilt, in my opinion, than a 16 oz worsted wool.

Aye,
Matt

[Jimmy Carbomb]

No better cloth for a kilt, in my opinion, than a 16 oz worsted wool.

"Hear. Hear."

Ever had a kilt that you were CONTINUOUSLY ironing or correcting the pleats on? I'll bet it wasn't an authentic traditional 16-ounce wool kilt.

Besides the unmatched ability to sway uniformly and drage like a waterfall, the stuff is just plain rugged. Pleat gets folded while driving? Give it a tug and "voila".

[Thistle Stop]

No better cloth for a kilt, in my opinion, than a 16 oz worsted wool.

Amen to that! There's no comparison, and I think one well-made 16-oz. kilt is worth a whole pile of cheaper ones! My philosophy has always been to go for quality rather than quantity (of course, having both together would be nice...)! There's definitely a place in life for fashions and fads, but the "classics" are perennial favourites for a good reason.

[Jewddha]

Thanks all!

[Hamish]

................................... My philosophy has always been to go for quality rather than quantity (of course, having both together would be nice...)! .................................................. ..............

Mine too, Cyndi! (Oh, and it IS!)

[Thistle Stop]

................................... My philosophy has always been to go for quality rather than quantity (of course, having both together would be nice...)! .................................................. ..............

Mine too, Cyndi! (Oh, and it IS!)

And they all look GREAT on you, Hamish!

[Rob Wright]

No better cloth for a kilt, in my opinion, than a 16 oz worsted wool.

"Hear. Hear."

Ever had a kilt that you were CONTINUOUSLY ironing or correcting the pleats on? I'll bet it wasn't an authentic traditional 16-ounce wool kilt.

Besides the unmatched ability to sway uniformly and drage like a waterfall, the stuff is just plain rugged. Pleat gets folded while driving? Give it a tug and "voila".

I agree as well, I love my two traditional handsewn heavyweight tanks 8)

Rob

[Barb T]

And there's nothing like making a kilt out of 16 oz, either. I really like the way they stitch up. The stuff is so stiff it just doesn't weeble around when you sew it.

Barb