What is the difference between Scottish kilts and Irish kilts, or is there no difference?

The term "kilt" is derived from the Scots word for "to tuck", and it refers to a garment with pleats that are fastened at the waist. The difference between Scottish kilts and Irish kilts, or if there is any difference at all, has been debated for many years. There are definite differences in what types of fabrics these two garments are made out of as well as how they're worn by their wearers.

Scottish kilts are often made out of tartan, which is a pattern consisting of alternating stripes. The kilt wearer fastens the garment around their waist with a belt and tucks it into their pants to keep it in place. Irish kilts on the other hand are never traditionally made from tartan fabric but rather woolen fabrics such as tweed or linen that have been woven in what we call plaid patterns. These garments feature pleats along the front and back panels instead of just one at the center rear like Scottish ones do. They're also worn by wrapping them over your shoulder before crossing them under each arm so they hang down off both sides of your body for balance purposes; this method makes wearing underwear an unnecessary step.

The main difference between the two kilts is in their fabric and how they're worn. Scottish ones are made out of tartan while Irish kilts can be any type of woolen fabrics, but always have pleats along the front and back panels instead of just one at the center rear like Scottish ones do. These garments feature pleats along the front and back panels instead of just one at the center rear like Scottish ones do. They're also worn by wrapping them over your shoulder before crossing them under each arm so they hang down off both sides of your body for balance purposes; this method makes wearing underwear an unnecessary step.

It should be noted that our modern day version of a kilt doesn't follow either tradition in fabric, and it's worn by wrapping the garment around your waist with an accompanying belt. The difference in modern day kilts is that they're made of woolen fabrics such as tweed or linen rather than tartan like traditional Scottish ones are; instead of pleats at the front and back panels, they just have one at the center rear.

It should also be noted that our modern-day version of a kilt doesn't follow either tradition in fabric, being made instead from woolen materials such as tweed or linen (rather than tartan) and featuring only one set of back pleats - unlike those found on both types of original versions.