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    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?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Galician View Post
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Galician View Post
    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.
    Last edited by billmcc; 30th December 07 at 10:44 AM.

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