I hope my comments are not being taken the wrong way. I never meant to imply that you cannot or should not perform any of the aforementioned activities in a traditional woolen kilt. Merely that I meet a lot of men who enjoy wearing their kilts, want to wear them more often, but are somewhat hesitant to wear a garment that they spent $500 on in situations where it might get soiled or damaged -- especially if they plan on wearing it to a special occasion later in the week. So for these gentlemen, a less expensive kilt in a material that they can throw in the washing machine is attractive.

As for myself, every kilt I own is wool, either tartan or tweed, and I wear them in all seasons and for all occasions. I *personally* have no problem wearing my kilts on occasions where they might get messy. I know how to clean them and take care of them, and I've always got a few more hanging in the closet, anyway. But I can see where someone who paid a lot of money for his first kilt might be a bit more protective of it.

Aye,
Matt