And if you are learning how to make a kilt, working on top quality, heavy weight, 100% wool kilting tartan is simply easier than working on lightweight tartan, cheap tartan, or fabric that's not wool. And you don't have to buy the most expensive tartan to get really great, heavy weight fabric. Marton Mills sells lower cost but excellent 16 oz tartan in their Jura range of fabrics. They also have some really cool tartans that no one else has.

http://www.martonmills.com/range//list/51