Traditional 8 Yard Classic Kilt by Balmoral Kilts

A traditionally made to measure kilt available in the world's largest range of tartans, ideal for any daywear or evening events, including weddings. Produced by Scotweb, Scotland's oldest online kilts and tartans specialists. Available in over 6000 tartans, and using only the finest products of authentic Scottish craft producers

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[Amarikita]

Are there actually 8 yards of fabric in the kilt ?

[TartanKiltsByScotweb]

@Amarikita Yes, typically. It can vary a bit depending on the sett (pattern) of the tartan, and for a larger waist it can even be nine or ten yards! Try pacing that out... it's a lot of material, and a lot of sewing!

[Amarikita]

@TartanKiltsByScotweb Thanks for your response. That would explain why they are sometimes quite expensive. Any particular reason the pleates have to be so wide and take up so much material ? Thanks in advance.

[TartanKiltsByScotweb]

@Amarikita Yes, it's the depth of pleat, ideally with a heavier wool fabric, that gives the kilt its uniquely impressive swing in movement. That's what distinguishes it from a skirt. It's also why a properly made one looks so different to a cheap copy, as these are made with less fabric or lighter materials. You're right that they're not cheap garments. But remember that they can last a lifetime and are traditionally handed down from father to son. So the value is tremendous.

[TartanKiltsByScotweb]

You'd be surprised how many of our customers have no Scots blood at all. Lots of non-Scots do, just because they love the way it looks, and how it feels. As I always say, you don't have to be a cowboy to wear denim jeans, do you?

[andiestoogy]

I never realised how manly a kilt looks !

[kaijuman]

Just fantastic. I'm 3rd generation Canadian, half my family came from Scotland. I'm now really considering ordering one. I think they're far more interesting than just a plain old suit.

[528jkl]

i likes every cultur in the world and this one is too ! but , why they acting like a girl ? / showing thei ass /

[babybookworm003]

my dad wears his band kilt to every formal occasion mom will let him get away with he would of worn one to my younger sisters wedding if my mom let him

[EruditeCanadian]

@Theclowcard

Not at all! Anyone can wear a kilt, and you can wear whatever tartan you'd like. In the old days, tartans reflected your family and clan, but nowadays it's more a fashion thing. There are even tartans for Canadian provinces, regimental tartans, as well as some universities.

Don't be worried about wearing a kilt if you aren't white. Do some looking around and you can find pictures of Samuel L. Jackson wearing a kilt.

[Theclowcard]

Is it crazy for a non-Scottish (or non-white) to wear kilts ? I am very much impressed by Scottish kilt and I would like to plan on wearing kilts in the future.

[HRosaV]

So HOT. I love to see a man in a kilted suit. WOW. You surely picked a fine bunch of models for this shoot, too. Kudos, they make your product look highly desirable! :0)