I can't compare Sportkilt PV to either SWK acrylic or USAkilts PV first-hand, but the rabble seems to prefer the USAkilts PV.

My Sportkilt has held its pleats through hiking, lounging, and machine wash/hang dry without ever being ironed. The material is soft and light weight, is a PV/cotton blend, and is definitely the most comfortable piece of clothing I own.

It has pilled on the apron, especially where my sporran has rubbed against it, so I bought a pill remover at a fabric store for $2 and it rectifies the situation quite easily... also useful for my sweaters and sweat shirts that have the same problem!.

The elastic in the back of the waistband (velcro in front) makes it very easy to slip on and off. The elastic, while great for active wear, does bunch a little bit, so if I'm wearing it out, I either wear a belt or don't tuck my shirt in.

As I mentioned before, the buckles don't actually serve a function because of the velcro and elastic in the waistband. It should be noted that there are two of them, and they are on the right side only.

On my MacQuarrie tartan Sportkilt (size medium) there are 12 pleats, 2" deep. It is pleated to the stripe, which appears to be standard.