The swing of your kilt

[Stratherrick]

Well, being a newbie, I'm sure you've all discussed the swing of your kilt many times, but please indulge me.

I've noticed on a number of threads that people consider wearing a poly-viscose (PV) kilt, mostly to be better able with heat problems. That, of course, is not something we have to consider on our island home.

The thing is, I've always had a bit of a downer on PV kilts as, if nowt else, you lose the 'swing' in your kilt if you use such a light material. To me, my swing is as much part of my kilt wearing as the fact that I'm wearing it all.

Any thoughts? BTW, I don't mean to be rude, just inquisitive...

Cheers

Bruce

[Ayin McFye]

I believe that you do lose some swing with a PV kilt, but I live in Arizona which is a dry extremely hot desert state. For me it's an even exchange. I'm ok with losing a little swing and authenticity of the wool, so that I don't die from the heavyweight material.

[MacHummel]

Well I can tell you from experience that Pv has a very nice swing to it you ownt be unhappy with it and beng that its machine washable is a plus. It also depends on where the supplyof PV comes from MM make theabsollute best PV around hands down that who we use here a CCK

[ardchoille]

Well I can tell you from experience that Pv has a very nice swing to it ..

I can second that. I've purchased two PV kilts from SWK and folks say they like the swing.

[McMurdo]

I can second that. I've purchased two PV kilts from SWK and folks say they like the swing.

Just a point of clarification
What you purchased from SWK was Acrylic, not Poly Viscose

As to the swing of your kilt, to my mind it has more to do with yardage than material, an 8 yard kilt even in Poly Viscose has a good deal of swish and swing this diminishes with less yardage.

[ardchoille]

Just a point of clarification
What you purchased from SWK was Acrylic, not Poly Viscose

Ah, thank you, I didn't realize that.

As to the swing of your kilt, to my mind it has more to do with yardage than material, an 8 yard kilt even in Poly Viscose has a good deal of swish and swing this diminishes with less yardage.

I would have to agree.

[Andrewson]

As to the swing of your kilt, to my mind it has more to do with yardage than material, an 8 yard kilt even in Poly Viscose has a good deal of swish and swing this diminishes with less yardage.

Have to agree with this. My three PV kilts are 7 or 8 yd and they definitely swing very well.

I am a bit further south on this island I know, but I have found that the weather does sometimes make the PV seem more comfortable. Having said that, I have just been to Rome, Italy in one of my 13oz 8yd wool kilts and it was very comfortable even in 30+degC heat.

[Nick the DSM]

"don't mean a thing, if it doesn't have that swing"

a swing is still a swing no matter how little. comfort is more important that the swing. as many people would die from heat exhaustion if they had to wear a kilt that had proper swing of heavier weight.

[Riverkilt]

Hey Bruce,

What a coincidence. I just got back from the river today. Had on my USA Kilts MacLean Hunting polyvicose semi-traditional. It is HOT today, but NO WIND. Its a calm day.

My friend snapped this pic of me walking down the beach. The kilt lighting isn't good, but it sure answers your question. This is NORMAL pleat swing just walking on a calm day. I had no clue the pic was being snapped.



I love pleat swing. Thats one of the reasons I've owned so many polyviscose kilts. Never have laid my money down for an acrylic. Just no interest in kilts of that fabric.

So anyway, this pic is your answer to the polyviscose pleat swing question.

You can also go to the USA Kilts website (link above) then to the casual kilt page and at the bottom of the casual kilts page there's a video of this olde guy that shows the live action pleat swing of the USA Kilts casual kilt.

Getcha one, you'll see.

Ron

[Splash_4]

Hey Ron, that photo proves one thing...

It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing!