I was saving for a 8yd 16oz traditional...

**KiltedCodeWarrior** · 13th April 06, 07:51 PM

Well, I don't have one yet (but was just lusting after them), but I think the major cost savings is that they are made in Pakistan, or some other country with inexpensive labor, so can be sold for less. The advantage that SWK has is that they back up the lower cost with excellent customer service and delivery.

**GlassMan** · 13th April 06, 09:44 PM

The really big cost-savings is that all that labor is done on a set series of sizes. There's no customization at all. The high cost of a tank comes from that highly skilled craftsperson who takes lots of measurements and then sews a garment to fit you and you alone perfectly.

**Riverkilt** · 14th April 06, 08:02 AM

The old adage applies, "You can have any two of price, quality, or service."

Main thing on SWK is the length. They only come in one length. If that's not your kilt length then you're out of luck or looking weird or have to find and pay someone to alter it for you.

Would be cool if you could do both. Have the SWK for stuff around the campsite and the tank to strut about the games in.

My sense is the games will be heavy on the tanks but folks will be wearing everything from the highest quality hand sewn kilts to SportKilts...and maybe a few misworn dresses and tablecloths.

Ron

**auld argonian** · 14th April 06, 08:41 AM

As hard as I'm trying to be virtuous and save up for "the biggie", I'd be sorely tempted if Stillwater came up with a heavyweight in a tartan that I'm interersted in. I have two standards...a 2005 Nightstalker and a 2006 Hntng McLeod...and I very much enjoy both of them.

Best

AA

**Blu (Ontario)** · 14th April 06, 09:01 AM

Here's a couple of observation from my "heavyweight" Stillwater kilt.

1. The selvedge is a noticeably uneven.

2. The waistband is very thick because the pleated fabric under the canvas was never removed.

3. The "heavyweight" fabric isn't close to being heavyweight.

... Altough I understand they are now using better buckles.

These issues may have been addressed in the more current product... but something to be aware of. These kilts are fine for knocking about and far superior to sportkilts. They are not, as others have said, a $500 kilt.