I've not been able to find a solid forum thread on this topic, so I hope this is a good place for this question.

I've plans to make my husband-to-be a kilt in which he will compete in the local Highland games. However, there seem to be more fabric options than I previously thought! The games are in August, so it's going to be pretty hot... I was expecting to make the kilt from a lighter wool tartan, but I've seen hints on the forum that it is unusual to compete in a wool kilt - is this the case?

I've also seen mention of tartan available in a fabric containing viscose, which sounded like it was more suitable for the athleticism of the games... but would a kilt from this material be fine to wear outside of the games? Or would that be like wearing your jogging pants out to a nice restaurant?

I think he really has his heart set on a more traditional-looking kilt for the games, rather than a modern kilt that might be more suitable... though if that's really the way to go, I'd like to know that as well.

So anyways, now I'm a little confused. Advice is welcome - whether from a maker or a wearer!

Thanks,

B.