I loooooove my casual. I'm sure the semi is a fine garment as well, but I'm not experienced with that one, so can't really give feedback on that one. As far as the "fringed selvedge" you refer to on the casual... I'm not at all sure what you mean. The selvedge on my Ireland's National is not frayed :confused: . Hey, you could also get two casuals for about the same price as a semi

Oh, and the perma-pleats are awesome. It's a small "hem" of sorts down the length of the pleat... right at the edge. great.