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Product Description
Our Semi Traditional Kilt is made from the best “non wool” tartan fabric available: a 12 oz Polyester Viscose material that is 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 and is easy to iron.
The Semi Traditional Kilt is great for the budget minded customer who wants to wear his kilt in a traditional manner. It’s also good for the customer who has a wool kilt and wants something less expensive or lighter weight for wearing to the pub or outside in the summer months. It will look good in both casual as well as formal settings. From sporting events and concerts to highland games, dinners or weddings, this kilt will see you through a great variety of events in style. Wear it any time you wish to dress more authentically... or wear it with a T Shirt! The Semi Traditional kilt provides a multitude of wardrobe options in one quality garment.
Measuring for your kilt: We would ask that you measure carefully for our kilts. Since these are custom made to fit the measurements provided, you will need to be sure of the exact sizing. We will not refund in the case of mistakes in measuring. Detailed measuring instructions can be found in the "Measuring Instructions" tab below this text.
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Measuring Instructions
Waist
A Traditional kilt is worn higher than your pants, just above the belly button (for larger customers, just above the WIDEST part of your belly). This is where the top of the kilt will sit.
DO NOT HOLD YOUR STOMACH IN. You’ll only going to get a kilt that's too small. Just relax and stand "at ease".
Make sure to use a good sewing tape measure. If you don't have a sewing tape measure, you can use a leather belt to measure. Wrap it around you, mark it and then lay it flat on a metal tape measure to get the measurement.The tape measure should be snug – as snug as you will be wearing the kilt.
*Note: It will probably be 2 to 4 inches more than your pants size. This is common.
*TIP: BIG guys with large bellies may want to wear the kilt around the naval, as it gives a more flattering appearance.
Hip
With the same tape measure, measure around the absolute largest part of your rear.
Take this measurement a little LOOSELY. You should be able to slide a finger between the tape measure and your body when you measure.
This is your HIP measurement. In most cases, it's about 4-6 inches larger than the waist measurement.
Length
If possible, it’s best to take this measurement wearing shorts and a form fitting shirt. There are 3 different ways to measure length:
1) With assistance
2) With bath towel assistance
3) Without assistance
1) Length Measurement with assistance
Stand tall with your back straight. Do NOT look down or bend over as this will change the length measurement. Just stand tall and face forward.
Have the other person measure down the SIDE of your leg. On your side, put the "0" end of the tape measure at the top of where your kilt will be (the same height you took your waist measurement from). Measure from that point down the side of your body to the middle of your knee.
The number on the tape that is right where the bottom edge of the kilt will be is the length.
2) Length Measurement with bath towel assistance
Take a bath towel and FOLD IT so that it is 24" long.
Wear a pair of shorts, so you can see your knees and stand roughly 10 feet back from a full length mirror. Hold the towel up to your waist, putting the top of the towel at the spot you took the waist measurement… just above the belly button.
If the 24" length hits below your knee, shorten the towel by folding another inch or two, so that the bottom edge hits you square in the middle of the kneecap.
If the 24" length hits above your knee, lengthen the towel by unfolding an inch or two, so that the bottom edge hits you square in the middle of the kneecap.
Once you have the top of the towel sitting at the top of where you want to wear the kilt and the bottom edge hitting the middle of your knee, measure the length of the folded towel from the top to the bottom. That will be your kilt length measurement
3) Length measurement without assistance
Kneel on the floor with your back straight. You're going to measure down the SIDE of your leg to the floor.
From the top of where your kilt will be (the same height you took your waist measurement from), measure down the side of your body to the floor down the side of your leg. It's easier to put the "0" end of the tape measure barely touching the floor and the numbered end at the top.
SUBTRACT 1" FROM THIS MEASUREMENT to have the kilt sit at the middle of the knee.
Use the following chart for reference. These are typical height / length measurements.
If you need assistance measuring, please do not hesitate to contact us: 800.368.8633 or Rocky@USAKilts.com
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Reviews
Add Your Review- Another great kilt Tobinn
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Price Value Quality Ummm...not a "great kilt" but a great kilt...anyway...my second semitrad from USAK (Cu Dubh pleated to the blue stripe) and it's terrific! Highly recommended. (Posted on 6/22/2019) - Flawless James
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Price Value Quality Can I give it 6 stars?
The quality of the craftmanship is excellent - perfect cut, perfect sewing & perfect pleating. With one glance you can just see that USAKilts really takes pride in what they do.
The 12 oz. PV fabric is suprisingly fantastic! It's almost wool like, really. It has a fairly natural feel to it, more like a cotton/wool blend as opposed to being silky, like you might think polyester and rayon would be. The thickness of the fabric and almost imperceptiable sheen seems more reminiscent of worsted wool than of basketball shorts.
Altogether it is a great kilt that looks, moves and swings nicely at fair price making it an exceptional value. (Posted on 5/28/2019) - Superb Product Montry
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Price Value Quality I recently received a semi-traditional in the Buchanan Muted after earlier buying two casuals. The casuals fit fine but the belts on the semi-traditional add the ability to do some fine tuning for the wearer that I was very pleased with when I tried it on. The result is a superb product I can see wearing anywhere from casual to formal. (Posted on 4/8/2019) - Great. Ian
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Value Quality Price This is my first kilt and tailored garment. I am very happy with what I received. I bought my wife a cheaper mini-kilt from another popular maker, which she was happy with, but the USA kilt is much nicer. The pleats, leather straps, and quality of fabrics was well worth the expense. (Posted on 4/1/2019) - Amazing Brandon
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Price Value Quality Great quality and comfortable. I have gotten some great compliments about it. (Posted on 2/13/2019) - Semi-traditional kilt Timothy
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Price Value Quality I have a semi-traditional kilt. It’s the Albannach tartan. The quality of this kilt is just awesome. I’ve worn it several times and have received great compliments on it. It’s even gotten me a few free drinks too! Superb job from Mac and the crew at USA Kilts! (Posted on 9/24/2018) - Excellent! Mr. Wolf
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Price Value Quality I love my kilt! It has great weight and beautifully pleated to stripe. It was sized perfectly with plenty of adjustment. It is very comfortable has a great swing and my lady thinks it's very fetching. Thank you for the rush order and delivering such a fine product. (Posted on 8/27/2018) - Excellent! Mr. Wolf
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Price Value Quality I love my kilt! It has great weight and beautifully pleated to stripe. It was sized perfectly with plenty of adjustment. It is very comfortable has a great swing and my lady thinks it's very fetching. Thank you for the rush order and delivering such a fine product. (Posted on 8/27/2018) - HOLY COW, DUDE! Brad
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Quality Price Value I received my American Heritage tartan Semi-Trad kilt yesterday and I have never received so many compliments from a single article of clothing in my life. It is perfect in every way and fits amazing. Rocky and his team have the best customer service I've experienced in a very long time and have earned a lifelong customer. (Posted on 7/28/2018) - A marvelous kilt at a great price Dave
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Quality Price Value I ordered the Semi Trad in the Scottish National tartan with the rush fee. The kilt, as promised, was out the door in two weeks and in my hands 3 days later (great job!). Brendan was my kiltmaker and he did a great job. It fit perfectly and the topstitching is not noticeable with this tartan. He pleated it to the stripe and the swing is great. Words can't describe how pleased I am with the kilt. (Posted on 7/27/2018)
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Product Specs
Material Specs:
- 5 to 7 Yards of 12 oz. PV material woven in the UK
- Available in over 100 stock tartans
- Teflon® coated for stain resistance
- Low Pill™ technology
- Machine washable
- Holds a crisp pleat and is easy to ironKilt Specs:
- Individually tailored to your measurements
- Top Stitched (stitches visible on close inspection)
- 1” Pleats
- “One thread margin of error” on lining up the pleats
- Proper tapering down the fell to conform to body shape
- 100% Machine Sewn
- Good, but slightly reduced “swing” due to yardage used
- 3 real leather straps and strong cast buckles
- 2 belt loops on back
