Pittsburgh Kilts: Yay or nay?

**Ugly Bear** · 12th October 05, 06:22 PM

Okay, hopefully I got the images to work, so here are some pictures.

This is the Arctic Denim, which is lined with flannel. Very heavy, very warm. Detachable cargo pockets.

Here's the suede. Has front pockets and a rear pocket.

The Araich. Altered traditional design (with quick-release clips instead of straps & buckles), single front pocket, rear pocket, and the under-apron pocket has a zipper.

The Rob Roy. My favorite kilt. Possibly the only tartan kilt Jeff has made.

**MacSimoin** · 12th October 05, 07:01 PM

Alright, now we're getting somewhere. I really appreciate eveyone's input...keep convincing me, I may order by tomorrow.

**The Wizard of BC** · 12th October 05, 07:29 PM

Earlier this year I had the pleasure of visiting with Jeff and his family.

Do Not have any doubt, this man makes a good kilt!!!!

I got to touch and look closely at Jeff's work and got to ask as many questions as I could think of. I was impressed.

Now remember, Jeff and I do a completly different style of kilt. And his are totally custom designed for and by each customer.

So go ahead and place that order. Tell Jeff what you want and you'll be smiling.

**Rob Wright** · 12th October 05, 07:38 PM

I have a PK in the 12 0z brushed twill (Black) I wear to work cooking and the kilt really holds up to the rough work environment of a kitchen.

You will be very happy witha PK.

Rob

**KiltedCodeWarrior** · 12th October 05, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC

Earlier this year I had the pleasure of visiting with Jeff and his family.

Do Not have any doubt, this man makes a good kilt!!!!

I got to touch and look closely at Jeff's work and got to ask as many questions as I could think of. I was impressed.

Now remember, Jeff and I do a completly different style of kilt. And his are totally custom designed for and by each customer.

So go ahead and place that order. Tell Jeff what you want and you'll be smiling.

Steve, I just have to say that this forum and it contributors continue to amaze me, especially the contributors that are also making kilts for income. For you to endorse Jeff, regardless of whether you and Jeff are direct competitors, is world class in my opinion, and I have seen the same courtesy and attitude from the other kilt makers that bother to contribute/monitor this forum. Good in ya! And I look forward to ordering a kilt from you, even if you did not have signed copies of Heinlein's books!

**Jewddha** · 12th October 05, 09:05 PM

The fabric is so soft, it's unbeleivable. It does wrinkle, so it won't look crisp and sharp wihtout care, but the material is tough, comfortable and good looking! definitely a thumbs up!

**MacSimoin** · 13th October 05, 12:34 AM

Originally Posted by Jewddha

The fabric is so soft, it's unbeleivable. It does wrinkle, so it won't look crisp and sharp wihtout care, but the material is tough, comfortable and good looking! definitely a thumbs up!

This question is specifically for Jewddha and anyone else who owns a twill PK:

Compared to acrylic kilts (i.e., SWK), how often and how greatly does the cotton twill wrinkle with daily wear (in your experience)? I realize everyone's different and the environs in which we wear our kilts vary greatly but a high and or frequent 'ease of wrinkling' factor will definitely keep me away from the PK. I simply do not have the time to be ironing a kilt every time I put it on, nor do I wish to walk around looking like I just rolled out of bed because my kilt is easily wrinkled. Obviously, all kilts wrinkle and some less often than others but I'm looking for a 'wrinkling comparison' between cotton twill and acrylic fabric kilts in particular.

The wrinkling issue is what I've been expecting (waiting?) to hear about these kilts...and Jewddha, thanks for bringing this up.

**davedove** · 13th October 05, 04:54 AM

Not only does Jeff produce a great product, his customer service is outstanding.

When I first got my kilt from him, he had forgotten the back pocket. When I informed him, he asked that I send it back for correction and he would reimburse my postage. When he received the kilt back, he put it at top priority and had it right back out to me.

Although I don't plan to immediately reorder from him, as I have a few tartan kilts at the top of my list, I won't hesitate to do so in the future.

I'm wearing the kilt here (try to focus on the kilt;))