What is the best material and weight for tartan?

There are many different weights of tartans available but, in our opinion, there are only two that are suitable when having a man?s kilt made for you, so tartan weights are extremely important to decide on quite early in the decision making process. We do not use light weight tartans because they don?t hang or swing properly, and really don?t stay sharp, crisp, and straight. We?ve heard it said that after a relatively short time being seated, the lightweight kilts look like they?ve been slept in?!!! Perhaps not the look you?re hoping for. Most kilt wearers can tell right away who is wearing a lightweight kilt. Lightweight fabrics of all kinds are used mostly in non-traditional kilts or fashion kilts. We do not make fashion kilts since most, if not all, are made with machines and that is against our belief.

We use tartans that are woven in a range of weights from Medium Weight (13-14 oz) to Heavy Weight (15-16 ounce). For a kilt, most people choose Heavy weight, which gives the ideal balance of warmth, pleat crease-retention, durability, swing, and ease of wear.