Newly kilted Canadian

**Tatsudoshi** · 23rd May 05, 02:28 PM

I wanted to ask if there was anyone out there who has purchased a kilt from Stillwater Kilts,and if they are worth looking at.
The reason I am asking is I am thinking about getting a couple to wear to work, as I work in a warehouse moving freight, I don't want to worry about getting them filthy or tearing them, but I still want a traditional looking kilt.
These look like they would fill the bill, for the money they look like a bargain.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

**Mr. Kilt** · 23rd May 05, 03:52 PM

I have an "Irish National" economy model from Stillwater. For a knockaround kilt it's fine. I will be selling it shortly as I just bought the Irish National Southerncelt kilt that Chris had for sale. If you're a size 32 and want to check it out, let me know. I'll let it go fairly cheap.

**chasem** · 23rd May 05, 04:13 PM

I have a black stewart standard model. I like it, but it's the closest I have to a traditional at the moment. (stupid college bills!) Anyway, I do like the standard, and I've heard good things about the heavyweight, (I hope to have one myself in a month or two).

However, I've heard nothing but bad things about the economy model.

**Alan H** · 23rd May 05, 04:49 PM

I have two of the "Standard" model...a plain black (don't make it any more) and a Black Watch and I wear them all the time. The acrylic fabric will develop some fuzz after you wear it for a while, but aside from that, I like them both a lot.

**Tatsudoshi** · 23rd May 05, 05:03 PM

Thanks for the offer Al but I am a size 34 (actually 35 but 34 sounds better) so I don't think it would fit to well, nice tartan though...
The economy or the standard sound like good choices...

**Tatsudoshi** · 23rd May 05, 05:09 PM

Thanks for the info Chasim, I also think the heavyweight looks good, but not for work.
College bills aren't stupid they will pay off in the long run, good luck.

**Tatsudoshi** · 23rd May 05, 05:16 PM

Alan thanks for the info, I am leanig towards the standard model in either the black stewart or the nightstalker.
The fuzz doesn't bother me to much.

**Manu** · 23rd May 05, 05:49 PM

My little piece of advice...dont even bother with the economy. The standard is a good bang for the buck. For 20-30 dollars more you can get a USAK philabeg, which are custom made for a better fit.

**Jimmy Carbomb** · 24th May 05, 06:19 AM

Warehouse work could really take a toll on the fabric. I understand the want for wearing a kilt in that environment, but you would be best served to wear one of two options.

1). A UtiliKilt... which will stand-up to ANYTHING that you can throw at it, or
2). A poly/viscose kilt which will wash-and-wear, and is lighter in weight for comfort.

I would not buy an "Economy" if you don't have to with the StillWaters. The "Standard" kilts are heads-and-tails better for a few more bucks.

**Colin** · 24th May 05, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by Iñaki

My little piece of advice...dont even bother with the economy. The standard is a good bang for the buck. For 20-30 dollars more you can get a USAK philabeg, which are custom made for a better fit.

Better yet, order one from your neighbor to the west www.bearkilts.com