Kilt Compare

Casual Kilt:

The Casual Kilt is for the budget-minded customer or for a first time kilt wearer hesitant to make the investment in a more expensive kilt.  It’s great for highland athletes, runners, and anyone looking for a low-yardage kilt with excellent durability and stain resistance. It’s perfect for wearing to the pub or in situations where spills or getting dirty is expected. Our Casual Kilt is made from the best “non-wool” tartan fabric available:  a 12 oz Polyester Viscose (aka PV) material woven in the UK.  This fabric is very hard-wearing, has Low Pill™ technology to resist pilling and is Teflon® coated to resist stains.  It also holds a crisp pleat, is easy to iron and is machine washable. Click here to buy our Casual Kilt

Features:

• 4 to 6 Yards of 12 oz. PV material
• Over 100 tartans available
• Individually tailored to your measurements
• Top stitched (stitches visible on close inspection)
• 1.5” pleats (15 – 20 pleats per kilt average)
• “One thread margin of error” in lining up pleats
• Reasonable, but reduced “swing” due to lower yardage
• Velcro closure adjustable 4” for weight gain or loss
• 3 Belt Loops
• Made in the USA

Semi Traditional Kilt:

The Semi Traditional Kilt is great for the budget-minded customer who wants a traditionally styled kilt.  It’s also good for the customer who has a wool kilt, but wants something less expensive or lighter weight for wearing to the pub or outside in the summer months.  It will look good anywhere from the ball game and concerts to formal black tie affairs. Our Semi Traditional Kilt is made from the best non-wool tartan fabric available:  a 12 oz Polyester Viscose (aka PV) material woven in the UK.  This fabric is very hard-wearing, has Low Pill™ technology to resist pilling and is Teflon® coated to resist stains.  It also holds a crisp pleat, is easy to iron and is machine washable. Click here to buy our Semi Traditional Kilt

Features:

• 5 to 7 Yards of 12 oz. PV material
• Over 100 tartans available
• Individually tailored to your measurements
• Top stitched (stitches visible on close inspection)
• 1” – 1.1” pleats (18 – 25 pleats per kilt average)
• “One thread margin of error” in lining up pleats
• Good, but slightly reduced “swing” due to yardage used
• Leather Straps adjustable 3” for weight gain or loss
• 2 large belt loops on the back
• Made in the USA

5 Yard Wool Kilt:

The 5 Yard Wool Kilt is a great option for those who want a specific clan tartan, but don’t want to invest in a full 8 Yard Kilt.  It is also ideal for those looking for a slightly lower yardage kilt for reduced weight for summer wear.  It will look good in both a casual setting, like festivals or the pub, and a formal setting, like a wedding. Our 5 Yard Wool kilt is a fantastic value for a “mid-level” kilt.  This kilt, like our 8 yard models, uses the finest 13 and 16 oz wool cloth woven in the UK. Click here to buy our 5 Yard Wool Kilt 

Features:

• 5 – 6 Yards of wool cloth
• Over 2500 tartans available
• Individually tailored to your measurements
• Top stitched (stitches visible on close inspection)
• 1” – 1.2” pleats  (18 – 25 pleats per kilt average)
• “One thread margin of error” in lining up pleats
• Durable 8 oz twill cotton lining
• Good, but slightly reduced “swing” due to yardage used
• Top grain embossed leather straps & strong cast buckles
• Straps adjustable 3” for weight gain or loss
• 2 large belt loops on the back
• Made in the USA

Top Stitched 8 Yard Kilt:

Our Top Stitched 8 Yard Kilt is a great choice for those looking for a traditional 8 yard kilt, who may be on a tight budget or tight timeline.  Since this model takes less time to produce than our Premier 8 Yard kilt, it is less expensive and we are able to offer a rush option:  You can get this 8 Yard Kilt within 3 weeks (additional charges apply).   This kilt will look good anywhere, from a white tie affair to your local pub. This kilt is tailored to the same standards of perfection as our Premier kilt, except we use top stitching to speed up production of the pleats. Click here to buy our Top Stitched 8 Yard Kilt 

Features: 

• 8 – 9 Yards of wool cloth
• Over 2500 tartans available
• Individually tailored to your measurements
• Top stitched (stitches visible on close inspection)
• .75” -  1” pleats (25 – 32 pleats per kilt average)
• “One thread margin of error” in lining up pleats
• Internal horsehair canvas reinforcement
• Steeking & proper internal construction
• Durable 8 oz twill cotton lining
• Ideal “swing” from 8 yards of cloth
• Top grain embossed leather straps & strong cast buckles
• Straps adjustable 3” for weight gain or loss
• 2 large belt loops on the back
• Made in the USA

Premier 8 Yard Kilt:

If you want the highest quality wool kilt available with superior tailoring and construction, our Premier 8 Yard Kilt is for you.  Whether you’re purchasing a kilt for your wedding or to wear and pass down to future generations, the Premier 8 Yard Kilt is uncompromising in quality and construction. This kilt will look great anywhere, from a white tie affair to your local pub. Tailored to perfection from the finest 13 or 16 oz wool woven in the UK, the USA Kilts Premier 8 Yard kilt is our top-of-the-line model. Click here to buy our Premier 8 Yard Kilt
 

Features: 

• 8 – 9 Yards of wool cloth
• Over 2500 tartans available
• Individually tailored to your measurements
• Invisible stitching on the pleats (sewn inside out)
• .75” -  1” pleats  (25 – 32 pleats per kilt average)
•  “One thread margin of error” in lining up pleats
• Internal horsehair canvas reinforcement
• Steeking & proper internal construction
• Durable 8 oz twill cotton lining
• Ideal “swing” from 8 yards of cloth
• Top grain embossed leather straps & strong cast buckles
• Straps adjustable 3” for weight gain or loss
• 2 large belt loops on the back
• Made in the USA and Scotland