Newbie from NE w/ a question

**McMoose77** · 8th September 08, 06:33 PM

Hello,
I'm Van and after about a year of contemplating and looking around I finally ordered a Maclachlan 8 yard 11oz kilt, which should be arriving within the next few days.

However I pose the question of the kilts weight. I have read mixed reviews about the lightweight wool. I knew that this kilt would primarily be worn at in door events that would most likely be rather hot. So I went with a friends advice for the lighter one. However within the next year or so I plan on buying yet another kilt (most likely a Grant tartan for my mum is a Grant). This being said should I get it in 13oz or 16oz wool?

Thanks

**ardchoille** · 8th September 08, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by McMoose77

Hello,
I'm Van and after about a year of contemplating and looking around I finally ordered a Maclachlan 8 yard 11oz kilt, which should be arriving within the next few days.

However I pose the question of the kilts weight. I have read mixed reviews about the lightweight wool. I knew that this kilt would primarily be worn at in door events that would most likely be rather hot. So I went with a friends advice for the lighter one. However within the next year or so I plan on buying yet another kilt (most likely a Grant tartan for my mum is a Grant). This being said should I get it in 13oz or 16oz wool?

Thanks

What is the climate in which you live? An 8 yard, 16 ounce, wool kilt can get hot in warmer climates. I live in Seattle, WA, have been kilted since 2001, and I plan to stick with 13 ounce wool for 8 yard kilts for a while.

And

from Seattle, WA.

**Jack Daw** · 8th September 08, 06:46 PM

Hello and welcome from Houston, TX!

My preference is to go with the 16 oz, but you will find those here that like the 13. The 16 oz will hold the pleats longer than a lighter weight. Because you are from the NE, I would say that a 16 oz is more versatile for year-round wear than a 13 oz. I wear my 16 oz kilts in the heat and humidity of a Houston summer and they are warm enough for most winters. I do have a 13 oz great kilt, which I only wear once a year in October or November.

**Streetcar** · 8th September 08, 07:10 PM

Welcome! I'm a Cornhusker transplant myself!

Given Nebraska's temperature extremes, I think a 13 oz is more versatile.

**ChattanCat** · 8th September 08, 07:25 PM

from Kansas City.

13 or 16, they both work well for kilts.

**McMoose77** · 8th September 08, 07:54 PM

Thanks very much for the timely responses. I'm still not sure what weight I should get, however is does get a bit chilly where I live (Wolfeboro, NH). Also what are your opinions on the fact that the kilt I had bought is an 11oz? Good, bad, neutral?

**JRB** · 8th September 08, 08:21 PM

Welcome from Albany, NY!

**DTrain** · 8th September 08, 08:24 PM

Welcome from Mississippi! I have never seen an 11oz wool kilt but some others here have mentioned that they are awfully light. You can always begin jonesing for another!