New Sport Kilt arrived today

[MacSimoin]

It seems these are loved or despised here at Xmarks but no matter: I received my first Sport Kilt today and it looks pretty good (for what it's intended to be). Here are a couple of pics (front and back):





I wanted something light-weight to knock around the house in and this seems to fit the bill perfectly. It’s an “All Ireland Green” Sport Kilt* with right-side fringe, sewn-down pleats, belt loops and a custom 24” drop-length.

I haven’t had the chance to really wear the kilt yet because I decided to wash it (as per Seamus’s instructions) and let it dry flat before putting it back on (there was a minor crease in the front from the kilt being folded for shipping). As soon as the kilt dries and gets ironed lightly, I’ll post some better pics.

*As per my request, Seamus did not attach the Sport Kilt patch.

[mudd]

See, they’re not so bad.

[Colin]

Is that an elastisized waistband?!

[Manu]

Is that an elastisized waistband?!

It is indeed Colin.

[MacSimoin]

Is that an elastisized waistband?!

I thought this was commonly known here at Xmarks...either way, Iñaki's correct. When I initially tried on the kilt, I didn't even notice the elastic in the waist; my belt will cover that part of the kilt. And if you're looking that closely at me in my kilt, you'd better be polite...and at least buy me a .

[fhpdo]

I guess they have quit sewing their logo patch on as well. I have seen a few of these at highland game competions and they look a lot better than the old style. I have an older version and it is good for fieldwork at the games but I am ready for a more "real" kilt for the after the games parties.
John

[GMan]

Love the tartan.
The jury is still out in my mind about sportkilts. Still trying to keep on open mind.

[auld argonian]

I guess they have quit sewing their logo patch on as well. I have seen a few of these at highland game competions and they look a lot better than the old style. I have an older version and it is good for fieldwork at the games but I am ready for a more "real" kilt for the after the games parties.
John

I think it may be a case of "evolve or die" for Sportkilts...lots of stuff available in that price range or slightly above that looks like a better deal. Looks like they're trying to keep their same basic idea going but trying to improve the product enough that they'll stay competitive.

Best

AA

[MacSimoin]

I guess they have quit sewing their logo patch on as well...
John

I can't attest to that, but I requested the kilt without a patch and Seamus obliged without reserve. Nice to see that kind of customer service; my experience with Sport Kilt was professional and pleasant.

[Riverkilt]

Glen, if the SportKilt is custom length, has the pleats sewn down, and has wide belt loops they aren't 'that' bad. See a new option is fringe.

The material is light, which helps down here in the heat. The colors are kinda bold/intense due to the fabric.

Good example is the USMC tartan. SportKilt USMC tartan is bright. A wool USMC tartan is much more subdued.

But, for what they are they're a good value except for the silly pocket. No clue how one is supposed to access that pocket once the kilt is velcroed and belted on.

I know SportKilt, like other contemporary kiltmakers, is prisoner of what the fabric mills kick out to choose from, just wish there were more tartan selections

Don't waste your time or money (like I did) on the SportKilts that are just gathered in the back rather than pleated.

Here's some pics of my three SportKilts. Hope the link works.

Also, been my experience that you can find a few SportKilts at most any Highland Games or Ren Faire.

http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=...1&h=1&y=ogh2og
(Hope I'm not stealing the thread, just "helping" Glen decide if he want's to try one...)

Ron