I understand your issue with casting a blanket statement over PV material. After seeing this thread I took a closer look at the PV swatches I have (clan and canadian tartens) and saw a noticable difference in thickness and translucence. I could see quite a bit thru the maple leaf tarten. The clan tartens are noticably thicker and I could not see thru them.

This doesn't steer me away from PV but does mean I will probably think twice about a canadian tarten (Drat! I really like that Maple Leaf). Until a better, equally economical material comes up it seems to be the best option. Would acrylic be better or worse than PV?

While I do value the knowledge that Brother Carbomb shares here I also think most members are the type that would do quite a bit of research before makeing the leap from PV to Wool in pursuit of something so cherished.

That same research will also show that the craftsmanship that Bear and the others put out is awesome.

Those who don't do the research would probably be happy in a table cloth and you wouldn't want them wearing your kilt anyway.