The Stillwater Heavyweight

**Freedomlover** · 31st December 05, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by Southern Breeze

The new Stillwaters look pretty good. I was wondering,how does the new wool feel? Congratulations on the new kilt! :grin:

Thanks, I love it, and will love it more once I get the pleats unfastened for an inch and a half. It is just a little stiff. That's probably due in part to sizing used to make the weaving easier. I am almost certain that the material is heavier than the 13oz specified. In fact, I'd have to say it is closer to 16oz. I could be wrong, but I have several other wool kilts of known weight to compare it to.

**filman** · 31st December 05, 05:14 PM

nice looking kilt. was just over at their site and was looking to buy one.. saw yours now gotta go back and get one..

Hope you do not mind me useing you as a excuse to buy one.

**Mike S** · 31st December 05, 07:35 PM

Originally Posted by Freedomlover

Thanks, I love it, and will love it more once I get the pleats unfastened for an inch and a half. It is just a little stiff. That's probably due in part to sizing used to make the weaving easier. I am almost certain that the material is heavier than the 13oz specified. In fact, I'd have to say it is closer to 16oz. I could be wrong, but I have several other wool kilts of known weight to compare it to.

Yes, I'd say the cloth weight does look to be quite a bit heftier than 13oz. As I said, judging by your photos, it hangs like a regulation Military Kilt, which we all know is between 16 and 22 oz.

I bought this kilt with the full possiblility that I will need to tweek it with minor adjustments to get an optimal, near bespoke fit. Even if I have to take it partially apart to do so, it is still a fantastic deal for what I anticipate will be a fully acceptable quality kilt. I wish it was pleated to the line (my preference when possible) but this is a minor thing, and I'm sure many will be happy that it IS pleated to the sett.

I have a $500.00 plus custom Scottish Kilt in one of my Clan Tartans, some I've made myself in both 16oz wool and 12/13oz cotton tartan, and vintage Military Kilts. But I don't want to lay out another $400.00 or more for an everyday wear BlackWatch Kilt.

These new Marino wool Heavyweights Stillwater is offering look like they will be a big winner for all concerned. I'll give a review when it arrives. Cheers.