"But I Don't Have Enough Money!"

[Bugbear]

Of course, you don't need 8 yards to be 'traditional' either. I was kind of hoping Matt would debate that point, but, I guess the purpose of your thread is about quality. On that we can all agree

No, I think the box pleated kilts are traditional. However, I did not specify exactly what I was talking about in any of my posts.

I think the traditional knife pleated kilt has a bit more swing than the regular box pleat. I have considered the double box pleat, which has a swing and a bounce to it from what I have read, but that is not exactly traditional; probably not an issue either.

It has become more about the tartan to me, but also I care much, much more about the internal construction of the kilt, than yardage.

All that being said, the fabric cost is a little lower in the box pleat; I don't completely factor the cost out of my planning.