Acrylic vs. Poly Viscose

**Santa Wally** · 22nd January 10, 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by kennethrmc

I've owned acrylic, wool and PV kilts. I will not buy acrylic again. PV is far superior in appearance and feel. Also, to amen the chorus, Rocky's kilts are a tremendous value financially; for just a tad more than an acrylic kilt from other mfgrs, USAkilt will make you a personally tailored "casual" kilt that fits just right--and is easily washable.

I started with an acrylic, next kilt was a made to measure casual kilt from USAKilts, then my wool Clan Claus kilt. I agree 100%, Rocky's casual kilt is a great value and beats acrylic hands down.

**MrShoe** · 22nd January 10, 10:44 PM

But how does a USA Casual PV compaire to a SWK Heavy Weight Wool?
I know that the SWK HW is machine made in Pakistan, but it is 100% Wool at the same price.

**Larry124** · 22nd January 10, 11:48 PM

My SWK wool Black Watch is soft. My other SWK wools are a little on the rough-feeling side.
My USAK’s are more comfortable in a wider temperature range, and a better fit since with USAK you choose the hip and length measures.

**Geoff Withnell** · 23rd January 10, 03:10 AM

Originally Posted by Semiomniscient

I'm not sure I understand why one would want to go mud-bogging in a kilt...
And why a kilt should be "disposable." I've always thought the greatest thing about a kilt is that it should last a lifetime and is can be an heirloom.

Well, I would go mud bogging in a kilt because the public might get upset if I did it naked!

I wear the couple of SWK Thrifties for things I don't want to do in a nicer kilt, and to weigh in at my Weight Watchers meetings. When not at work, I only go bifucated if my wife requests me to (happens rarely) or the weather is VERY windy and cold.

Geoff Withnell

**fluter** · 23rd January 10, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by MrShoe

But how does a USA Casual PV compaire to a SWK Heavy Weight Wool?
I know that the SWK HW is machine made in Pakistan, but it is 100% Wool at the same price.

The USAK casual is made to measure, in half-inch increments. It will fit your waist, hip, and length.

The SWK, being off-the-rack, will fit a platonic ideal whose hip and waist measurements differ by 5 to 6 inches, and its length is 24 inches. It's great value if you "measure up."

And of course, the waist comes in even inches 30, 32, etc.

**Semiomniscient** · 23rd January 10, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by Geoff Withnell

Well, I would go mud bogging in a kilt because the public might get upset if I did it naked!

I wear the couple of SWK Thrifties for things I don't want to do in a nicer kilt, and to weigh in at my Weight Watchers meetings. When not at work, I only go bifucated if my wife requests me to (happens rarely) or the weather is VERY windy and cold.

Geoff Withnell

I guess that's just something I'll have to accept. I'm not a "full-time kiltie" because I think pants, jeans, slacks, etc. have plenty of merit on their own. I absolutely love wearing my tartan trews! I also don't think I could bring myself to wear poly-viscose or acryllic kilts... I use my old saxony kilt as a knock-around kilt. I understand the expense of the whole thing though... synthetic works for some people and I guess is a necessity if you refuse to wear pants. I guess I just forget that sometimes.

**NewEnglander** · 23rd January 10, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by Semiomniscient

I use my old saxony kilt as a knock-around kilt.

What is this "saxony" kilt of which you speak?

**kennethrmc** · 23rd January 10, 01:39 PM

In response to Mr. Shoe, I have a SWK wool "shadow tartan" kilt that I have worn frequently over the past two years and am very pleased with. It is a tremendous value for a wool kilt! The USAK casual is ideal for warm weather when any wool gets rather sweaty, and then I wear the SWK wool for fall/winter/spring hiking or less formal occasions. I'm glad both are available.

**Semiomniscient** · 23rd January 10, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by NewEnglander

What is this "saxony" kilt of which you speak?

It's 100% wool... just a lighter weight. It feels much softer and less scratchy than worsted wool. It holds a pleat but wrinkles more easily. Because it's lighter weight, it doesn't fall as nicely and the wind blows it more easily. Mine is in a Stirling and Bannockburn tartan, and its colors are quite a bit softer than my dad's Stirling and B. worsted wool kilt.

**NewEnglander** · 23rd January 10, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by Semiomniscient

It's 100% wool... just a lighter weight. It feels much softer and less scratchy than worsted wool. It holds a pleat but wrinkles more easily. Because it's lighter weight, it doesn't fall as nicely and the wind blows it more easily. Mine is in a Stirling and Bannockburn tartan, and its colors are quite a bit softer than my dad's Stirling and B. worsted wool kilt.

Where did you get yours?