Comparison: Utilikilts - Alpha Kilts - Union Kilts - Other Modern/Neo Style Kilts

[Alan H]

I make kilts. I've made about 30 of them. I wear kilts 3-5 days a week. I've made some traditional kilts, some casual tartan kilts, and a mess of contemporary kilts.

I'm going to tell you here and how that a Freedom Kilt is built like the proverbial brick outhouse, hangs well, looks good and will last you a decade or more. I've inspected two *very* closely and I know that my stuff does not compare. They are BUILT.

cheers.

[SteveB]

Contemporary Kilts:
I own 3 Amerikilts. They are my "jeans" of kilting. I wear them around the house, working in the yard, bowling, or for the afternoon stroll through the neighbourhood.
I own an SWK thrifty. strictly a house kilt.
I own two Utilikilts. Neat work kilts. (think cargo shorts on steroids)
I own one Freedom Kilt, a contemporary brick house. It wears well for almost everything except an argyle or Prince Charlie event.
I own two Sport Kilts that are great for the Caber Toss, and other Celtic Games.
I own two USAK semi-traditional kilts in P/V that are great for everything from running errands to the black tie dinner (With USAK supplied Argyle and waistcoat.)
I have seven home sewn kilts of which three are denim/duck modern style, and can be dressed up only so far. Four of them are traditional 20 oz wool tartan and can be worn for anything.
I also own one SWK standard tartan that is a good general purpose kilt.

I wear the kilt every day. Here in Boston the temperature may get down to 0 degrees F. on occasion. Those days preclude the AK's, but everything else keeps me toasty.
Slainte

[sathor]

Contemporary Kilts:

I own an SWK thrifty. strictly a house kilt.

I have to agree on the thrifty, been in the one I got today, and it feels like nothing next to my SWK standards. I don't feel the same 'thunk' (I guess thats swish, but to me...) when I walk or go up the stairs, but for around the house it's great. (so far)

Now, if we could get the temp back above 0 (F) I might be tempted to put the new standard I got though it's paces, and if my hot water pipe doesn't thaw soon, I won't have a choice. I ran out of pants today, and laundry is a no go.