Quality of a Tank vs other kilts

[JakobT]

After reading literally a couple hundred threads here i have a question about the quality (hardiness) of tanks. I keep reading that there is nothing like a tank. That others are just so called knockoffs but good for just kicking around. Invariably statements about how great some tank is and how the person just loves it, are followed by some version of " But it cost like $600 so i only wear it to weddings".
Ehh? Isnt the point of a "real" tank that it's made from good scottish worsted wool? Shouldnt it be pretty much indestructible? Well, almost anyway? Especially strome. If i paid $600 for something..and i will be soon (a Kathy Lare kilt yea!) i better be able to wear it in pretty much anything but the armageddon. Why do people talk about knocking around in their cheap kilts instead of wearing what should be a superior product as far as hardiness goes? Just curious. Are tanks that fragile?

Be Well
Marc

The tank is perhaps one of the hardiest garments you can find. But in an age of mass-produced cheap clothes the tendency is to use something so finely crafted only for "best", I guess. I'm with you though - at that price I'd want my money's worth!

[davedove]

The "tank" can be worn anywhere. I have worn mine for everything from a beer festival to formal nights on a cruise. It is indeed a hardy garment and can be dressed up or down to any level.

I think the main concern is not whether the tank will hold up to the wear, but whether it is likely to get dirty. If a person knows that the kilt is going to get dirty, I can certainly see wanting to wear a kilt that can be machine washed.

[Paul Henry]

I suppose I am in a lucky position where I make my own kilts, both traditional- Tanks types and the more contemporary denim/camo types. But with each kilt I wear I want to make sure I could wear it whenever I want , and not be too concerned about wear and tear.To me the kilt is an everyday garment.... not a costume....
Of course if a tank did get marked I;d be upset , but at least I would have had the enjoyment of wearing it, but of course I have a few that I do keep for best!!!