USA kilts vs. Celtic Croft kilts

[McMurdo]

I don't have a Celtic Croft kilt, but I do have one Semi-Trad. from USA Kilts. If it were me I would go for the USA Kilt, they are a well made product, and I am sure you as a regular kilt wearer would appreciate the craftsmanship that go into them. For that reason I think you would do well to go for the Semi-Trad. rather than the Casual, unless of course you are going to use it for next years games circuit. From what you said though I think you are looking for a kilt to wear to a myriad of different events, and as you have a few sport kilts for throwing I would say go for the USA Kilt.

[Galician]

This touches on a question I've had. Looking at the USAK website, I really can't see a difference between the casual and the semi-trad, other than the latter is handsewn (which I don't dismiss).

But is it the same fabric for both styles? same weight?

[Panache]

This touches on a question I've had. Looking at the USAK website, I really can't see a difference between the casual and the semi-trad, other than the latter is handsewn (which I don't dismiss).

But is it the same fabric for both styles? same weight?

Gallician,

The semi-traditional kilts have a higher rise, more material (therefore more and smaller pleats), wider belt/sporran loops, and leather straps and buckles.

The casuals are meant to be worn lower on the hips, have less material, smaller belt loops, and use a velcro closure system.

I am fairly certain that both are machine sewn.

Cheers

Jamie

[billmcc]

This touches on a question I've had. Looking at the USAK website, I really can't see a difference between the casual and the semi-trad, other than the latter is handsewn (which I don't dismiss).

But is it the same fabric for both styles? same weight?

Here is a quick comparison of USAK’s kilts:

USAK Casual
* Made of 4 to 5 yards of 11 oz. washable PV material from Marton Mills.
* Perma-pleating, and pleats sewn down at the fell.
* Hand pleated to sett or stripe.
* Velcro fastening system.
* Intended to be worn (low) on the hips, but can be worn higher (if ordered longer).
* Tapered front apron. Three-quarter width under-apron.
* No waist band, but material folded over at the top.
* Three belt loops intended for a 1.5-inch wide belt are standard, but wider belt loops provided when requested.
* No lining.
* Machine sewn.

USAK Semi-Traditional
* Made of 7 to 8 yards of 11 oz. washable PV material from Marton Mills.
* Pleats sewn down at the fell.
* Hand pleated to sett or stripe.
* Three straps and buckles for fastening.
* Intended to be worn (high) on the waist like a traditional kilt.
* Tapered front apron. Full width under-apron.
* Traditional waist band.
* Two belt loops for a standard kilt belt.
* No lining.
* Machine sewn.