How Do You Choose Between Stripe & Sett?

There are two aesthetic options when it comes to pleating a traditional, knife-pleated kilt -- Sett and Stripe. But what does "pleated to the sett" vs. "pleated to the stripe" mean?
When you order a custom 8-yard kilt, you are usually able to choose one or the other. But how do you know which is best for you? We have an easy test!
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[@Time_Lord_Council]

I'm planning to get a great kilt soon. This is super helpful! I don't think any stripe on the tartan is bold enough to justify pleating to the stripe. I figured that was the reason, but it's good to have confirmation! Cheers.

[@rickmoore3730]

In September I went to order my first kilt . A friend of mine went with me and was trying to take over all the decisions I had to make . The one thing that I did not know was sett or stripe . My friend who likes all things military told me choose the stripe . My tartan is the Muir tartan that has a very strong yellow stripe on it . I chose the stripe because of his interference but had doubts and two days later phoned the kilt makers and told them I wanted the sett . The women I was talking to agreed that pleating to the stripe would be too much for that tartan . ( I would have looked like a bumble bee from the back . ) I do want a kilt to the stripe one day because in the right tartan they do look great but if there is any doubt go with the sett . I don't think I have seen a video yet where I thought you gave bad advice . Cheers

[@USAKiltsOfficial]

Thank you, Rick. I'm really glad you pulled that out of the fire and got what your gut told you was the right choice!

[@thomaspatton4401]

I prefer pleat to set, it's too bury, in my opinion pleated to the stripe, (too close to the lawn chair look for me.) Hey Lucas!!!

[@adamwiggins9865]

I prefer set to stripe... I’ve got my Blue & red Macbeth set to stripe on the red... makes the back look purple.

[@richiethemage2646]

Isn't that the Scottish heritage kilt. I have a very similar one and its called Scottish heritage in UK.