I have a black Neo Classical UK that I bought back in 2001. The front apron appears to be narrower than the Traditional UK that I bought last year. It doesn't have the snaps up near the waist so I do have to wear a belt with it to keep the flap up. I'm not sure what the material is at the moment but it is softer than my new UK. Also, the bottom edge isn't hemmed. At the time I didn't know if that was the style or if they just forgot to do it.