kilt opinion question

[Riverkilt]

I was a late bloomer with USA Kilts. I'd read all these posts about how great their kilts were and think "yeah right." Figured they were just shilling for him or something. Just sounded too good to be true.

Then last fall, can't remember why, gave USA Kilts a whirl with a Thomson Gray Semi-traditional. Liked it, got an Ireland's National Semi-traditional from them. Liked it. Got a Macdonald Semi-Traditional from them.

Had three SportKilts and decided to compare the USA Kilt Casual to the SportKilt and in the process ordered a Maclean Hunting Casual. Liked it. In fact, was perfect for what I needed to wear to work and in the summer heat of the canyonlands. So ordered a USA Kilts Beccleuch, Fraser, and Gordon Modern.

I've gone from owning no USA Kilts to owning SEVEN of them in nine months. And I'm a happy camper....and probably soundling like a shill for Rocky and Kelly now. They make a quality product at a more than fair price.

The polyviscose material is Rayon and Polyesther. Rayon is synthetic cotton, been around for many years. Used a lot in Hawaiian shirts, but this sure doesn't have that loose drape feel. Under a textile glass the biggest difference between cotton/polyester and rayon/polyesther is there are fewer little fuzzy fibers sticking out so the USA Kilts don't have the soft pajama/underwear-like feel of cotton/poly.

I've worn my USA Kilts to work (12 hour days, mostly seated) and on long trips sitting in the car or boat. The wrinkles aren't noticeable to others when I'm wearing them. Nothing severe. When I take the USA Kilts off I usually have wrinkles at the top of the front apron from my Buddha belly and some on the pleats from sitting - but not noticable unless you're looking.

And, as mentioned before a quick blast from the steamer and they're gone. I do that before I hang them up for the next wearing.

If you wanna see pics of my USA Kilts check my gallery. There are sub albums by each kilt.

You can also do a search on this board for USA Kilts. Think if you look on the contemporary kilt forum you'll find the SportKilt comparison, which has a lot of info on USA Kilts.

Tread with caution though...it only takes one USA Kilt to activate the addiction.

Ron

[Scibaer]

well, thanks for all the reponses, after all that i guess i'm sold .. gonna order ma self a kilt, a semi - trad ai think .. with all them fine posts i guess i cannie go wrong
fine group of lads you are ..cheers

[RockyR]

Thanks to everyone for your positive comments! Positive customer reviews and this kind of thread lets me know that we're oin track and helps make the long hours worth it.

The polyviscose material is Rayon and Polyesther. Rayon is synthetic cotton, been around for many years. Used a lot in Hawaiian shirts, but this sure doesn't have that loose drape feel. Under a textile glass the biggest difference between cotton/polyester and rayon/polyesther is there are fewer little fuzzy fibers sticking out so the USA Kilts don't have the soft pajama/underwear-like feel of cotton/poly.

One point of clarification though. Poly Viscose is not a rayon blend. It's 65% Poly, 35% Viscose. The way I describe it is "it looks like worsted wool to the the untrained eye, but it has the feel of a heavy cotton". It's a machine washable Teflon coated fabric with a nice tight weave. We can't make our Casuals and Semi Trads out of worsted wool (b/c of the cost), so we had to choose the BEST alternative fabric. PV is by FAR the best "cost effective" fabric in my estimation.

Hope this clears it up.

[Prester John]

I own one, and so does my oldest son (the other two have USA Casuals).

We love them, and it has only made wanting a tank worse.

We'll be wearing them for the oldest boy's wedding next month. You can't get higher praise than that.

[bubba]

My USAK semi trad has really taken a beating and still looks great. The straps are looking a bit worn but still sturdy, no loose threads or stitching problems at all. It's had ketchup dripped on it, beer spilled on it, mud spattered on it, it all washes right out without leaving a trace. A truely great bang for the buck and the workmanship is superb. It proves to me that poly viscose in the right hands makes a fantastic kilt for everyday wear.

[Verlyn]

I just ordered my third Casual and have a semi from Rocky and Kelly. I can only reiterate the possitive experiences of everyone else. Although, every time I wear my semi, if someone that knows kilts sees it, they often think its a wool kilt and inevitably the apron is inspected once they are told that the fabric is PV. I've also spilled coffee, chocolate, bbq sauce and tea on my casual and its come right off (thank goodness).

[Scibaer]

well i'm sold. ai looked at Rons gallery and the semi sure looked "right". ai did wonder aboot the heavyness of the material ( ai wanted it too look and act heavy ) and after reading a few of the post im convinced i'll be happy...now to pick a tartan, lol .. cheers mates

[bubba]

PV is fairly light weight and will never be quite like heavyweight wool, but, on the other hand, it's great in warmer weather and a tight enough weave to be ok in 30 degree weather. You really can't go wrong with a USAK semi traditional.