HELP! Which Weight is right for me?

[KFCarter]

When money is not a deciding issue, I'd always go with 16 oz. strome for a wool kilt. I think the heavier wool holds a pleat better and there's no question that the "swish" factor is better.

If I ever do opt for a kilt with less heft, I'll still go with 16 oz. wool, but have it made up in a 4-yd box pleat instead of an 8-yd knife pleat.

btw, I'm not certain, but I don't believe there's a difference between 16 oz. strome and 16 oz. heavy weight... I've think those terms are interchangeable.

[kennethc]

16 Ounce Strom, if for no other reason than the pleats hold better, and even if the do get badly creased a hang up over night seems to work.

[HeathBar]

btw, I'm not certain, but I don't believe there's a difference between 16 oz. strome and 16 oz. heavy weight... I've think those terms are interchangeable.

Strome is Lochcarron's 16oz Kilt quality material. Different mills will have different names for them.

[Macthenife]

When money is not a deciding issue, I'd always go with 16 oz. strome for a wool kilt. I think the heavier wool holds a pleat better and there's no question that the "swish" factor is better.

If I ever do opt for a kilt with less heft, I'll still go with 16 oz. wool, but have it made up in a 4-yd box pleat instead of an 8-yd knife pleat.

btw, I'm not certain, but I don't believe there's a difference between 16 oz. strome and 16 oz. heavy weight... I've think those terms are interchangeable.

I was told by a kilt maker Kathy Lare, who is Scottish Qualifications Authority Certified that the difference between the regular 16 oz. and the Strome is the difference in the type of weave of the Strome. It has a bit more of a twist to the wool which makes it very strong. I hope this helps.

Slainte!
Shawn