Three "new to me" kilts.....

[Johnnieboots]

All three of the kilts arrived this morning and to say I'm impressed would be the understatement of the year. They are all in pristine condition, and that is saying something considering the Hunting Stewart is at least 20 years old.....I even think the polyviscose one is a winner (the straps and buckles are so so at best) but it has very nice drape in and of itself and a nice weight as well....speaking of weight I have never held a "tank" as I've seen them referred to but the Hunting Stewart model is very heavy and if this is a medium weight wool as described to me by the manufacturer and I can only imagine how heavy a "tank" is! The Stewart of Appin model is a lighter weight wool but has a wonderful heft to it itself!
I've enclosed a few pics of the insides of the kilts so you may see how nice a condition the linings are in.

[Johnnieboots]

Pics........

[MacGumerait]

All three of the kilts arrived this morning and to say I'm impressed would be the understatement of the year. They are all in pristine condition, and that is saying something considering the Hunting Stewart is at least 20 years old.....I even think the polyviscose one is a winner (the straps and buckles are so so at best) but it has very nice drape in and of itself and a nice weight as well....speaking of weight I have never held a "tank" as I've seen them referred to but the Hunting Stewart model is very heavy and if this is a medium weight wool as described to me by the manufacturer and I can only imagine how heavy a "tank" is! The Stewart of Appin model is a lighter weight wool but has a wonderful heft to it itself!
I've enclosed a few pics of the insides of the kilts so you may see how nice a condition the linings are in.

Johnnie , I think you got a great deal ! I am curious how Geoffrey ( the kiltmaker ) knew the Hunting Stewart was a medium weight . If it has the heft and weight that you describe , you may very well be the owner of a " tank " .

A " tank " is generally considered to be an 8 yd hand made kilt in 16 oz fabric .

To my knowledge , Stewart Hunting Modern tartan was woven in either 15 or 16 oz fabric back 20 yrs ago at the time of your kilt which would be heavy weight ... or woven in 11 oz which would be light weight . Something like 13 oz would be considered medium weight and I'm not aware of that being woven in Stewart Hunting back then .

I am certainly not an expert and I could very well be wrong , just not certain that Stewart Hunting Modern was available in what is called medium weight back then , unless Geoffrey is considering 15 oz as medium weight .

Either way , I'm guessing you now own a tank ! It is of course heavier , but I think you will fall in love with the hang , the wear and the swish of the pleats . One tends to get spoiled after strapping on an 8 yarder !

Best to ya ! Mike

[Downunder Kilt]

I tend to agree with Mike on the weight of the Hunting Stewart. When I first saw the photo (and enlarged it a bit) my first impression was 16oz, possibly more. With you telling us that it seems to weigh more than the Stewart of Appin, then this reinforces that impression. As the Stewart of Appin was made by a respected kiltmaking business, I doubt that they would have used anything less than 13oz material for a mans kilt (unless it was a special order for dancing) You should be able to tell by the feel of the cloth. The 16oz and 130z have a very similiar feel if you run you hand down the fabric. A 11oz is not the same type of weave and should feel softer, maybe even fluffier. Whatever the outcome, you got a very good deal. Cheers