Choosing the Right Traditional Kilt
Compare yardage, fabric, origin, and construction to find the right traditional kilt for your needs.
Standard
BEST FOR:
Everyday traditional wear, balanced weight
YARDAGE & WEIGHT:
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Yardage refers to how much fabric is used to make the kilt. More yards create deeper pleats, heavier weight, and a fuller drape.
4–5 yards · mid-weight
FABRIC:
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Woolen wool has a traditional textured feel and heavier drape. Worsted wool is smoother and more refined. Acrylic and poly-viscose are synthetic alternatives with easier care.
Woolen wool
ORIGIN:
Crafted overseas
STRAPS & BUCKLES:
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The number of leather straps used to fasten the kilt. Three-strap kilts offer additional adjustment around the hip.
2
BOTTOM FINISH:
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Selvedge is the natural finished edge of woven wool fabric. Hemmed edges are stitched to prevent fraying on non-wool fabrics.
Selvedge
CUSTOMIZATION:
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Kilts are made to order with custom waist sizes and lengths. Hundreds of tartans are available through separate special-order listings.
✓
CARE:
Dry clean recommended
Premium
BEST FOR:
Everyday to formal wear, fuller traditional drape
YARDAGE & WEIGHT:
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Yardage refers to how much fabric is used to make the kilt. More yards create deeper pleats, heavier weight, and a fuller drape.
6–8 yards · heavier drape
FABRIC:
?
Woolen wool has a traditional textured feel and heavier drape. Worsted wool is smoother and more refined. Acrylic and poly-viscose are synthetic alternatives with easier care.
Woolen wool
ORIGIN:
Crafted overseas
STRAPS & BUCKLES:
?
The number of leather straps used to fasten the kilt. Three-strap kilts offer additional adjustment around the hip.
3
BOTTOM FINISH:
?
Selvedge is the natural finished edge of woven wool fabric. Hemmed edges are stitched to prevent fraying on non-wool fabrics.
Selvedge
CUSTOMIZATION:
?
Kilts are made to order with custom waist sizes and lengths. Hundreds of tartans are available through separate special-order listings.
✓
CARE:
Dry clean recommended
Acrylic / Non-Wool
BEST FOR:
Budget-friendly, easy care
YARDAGE & WEIGHT:
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Yardage refers to how much fabric is used to make the kilt. More yards create deeper pleats, heavier weight, and a fuller drape.
4–6 yards · lighter feel
FABRIC:
?
Woolen wool has a traditional textured feel and heavier drape. Worsted wool is smoother and more refined. Acrylic and poly-viscose are synthetic alternatives with easier care.
Acrylic / poly-viscose
ORIGIN:
Crafted overseas
STRAPS & BUCKLES:
?
The number of leather straps used to fasten the kilt. Three-strap kilts offer additional adjustment around the hip.
3
BOTTOM FINISH:
?
Selvedge is the natural finished edge of woven wool fabric. Hemmed edges are stitched to prevent fraying on non-wool fabrics.
Hemmed
CUSTOMIZATION:
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Kilts are made to order with custom waist sizes and lengths. Hundreds of tartans are available through separate special-order listings.
✓
CARE:
Easy care / machine washable
4 Yard Kilt – Made in Scotland
BEST FOR:
Lightweight traditional wear
YARDAGE & WEIGHT:
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Yardage refers to how much fabric is used to make the kilt. More yards create deeper pleats, heavier weight, and a fuller drape.
4 yards · lightweight
FABRIC:
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Woolen wool has a traditional textured feel and heavier drape. Worsted wool is smoother and more refined. Acrylic and poly-viscose are synthetic alternatives with easier care.
Worsted wool
ORIGIN:
Glasgow, Scotland
STRAPS & BUCKLES:
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The number of leather straps used to fasten the kilt. Three-strap kilts offer additional adjustment around the hip.
2
BOTTOM FINISH:
?
Selvedge is the natural finished edge of woven wool fabric. Hemmed edges are stitched to prevent fraying on non-wool fabrics.
Selvedge
CUSTOMIZATION:
?
Kilts are made to order with custom waist sizes and lengths. Hundreds of tartans are available through separate special-order listings.
✓
CARE:
Dry clean only
5 yard – Made in Scotland
BEST FOR:
Classic traditional balance
YARDAGE & WEIGHT:
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Yardage refers to how much fabric is used to make the kilt. More yards create deeper pleats, heavier weight, and a fuller drape.
5 yards · traditional balance
FABRIC:
?
Woolen wool has a traditional textured feel and heavier drape. Worsted wool is smoother and more refined. Acrylic and poly-viscose are synthetic alternatives with easier care.
Worsted wool
ORIGIN:
Glasgow, Scotland
STRAPS & BUCKLES:
?
The number of leather straps used to fasten the kilt. Three-strap kilts offer additional adjustment around the hip.
3
BOTTOM FINISH:
?
Selvedge is the natural finished edge of woven wool fabric. Hemmed edges are stitched to prevent fraying on non-wool fabrics.
Selvedge
CUSTOMIZATION:
?
Kilts are made to order with custom waist sizes and lengths. Hundreds of tartans are available through separate special-order listings.
✓
CARE:
Dry clean only
8 yard – Made in Scotland
BEST FOR:
Full traditional weight and drape
YARDAGE & WEIGHT:
?
Yardage refers to how much fabric is used to make the kilt. More yards create deeper pleats, heavier weight, and a fuller drape.
8 yards · full traditional weight
FABRIC:
?
Woolen wool has a traditional textured feel and heavier drape. Worsted wool is smoother and more refined. Acrylic and poly-viscose are synthetic alternatives with easier care.
Worsted wool
ORIGIN:
Glasgow, Scotland
STRAPS & BUCKLES:
?
The number of leather straps used to fasten the kilt. Three-strap kilts offer additional adjustment around the hip.
3
BOTTOM FINISH:
?
Selvedge is the natural finished edge of woven wool fabric. Hemmed edges are stitched to prevent fraying on non-wool fabrics.
Selvedge
CUSTOMIZATION:
?
Kilts are made to order with custom waist sizes and lengths. Hundreds of tartans are available through separate special-order listings.
✓
CARE:
Dry clean only
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Standard
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Premium
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Acrylic / Non-Wool
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4 Yard Kilt – Made in Scotland
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5 yard – Made in Scotland
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8 yard – Made in Scotland
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| BEST FOR: | Everyday traditional wear, balanced weight | Everyday to formal wear, fuller traditional drape | Budget-friendly, easy care | Lightweight traditional wear | Classic traditional balance | Full traditional weight and drape |
| YARDAGE & WEIGHT: ? Yardage refers to how much fabric is used to make the kilt. More yards create deeper pleats, heavier weight, and a fuller drape. | 4–5 yards · mid-weight | 6–8 yards · heavier drape | 4–6 yards · lighter feel | 4 yards · lightweight | 5 yards · traditional balance | 8 yards · full traditional weight |
| FABRIC: ? Woolen wool has a traditional textured feel and heavier drape. Worsted wool is smoother and more refined. Acrylic and poly-viscose are synthetic alternatives with easier care. | Woolen wool | Woolen wool | Acrylic / poly-viscose | Worsted wool | Worsted wool | Worsted wool |
| ORIGIN: | Crafted overseas | Crafted overseas | Crafted overseas | Glasgow, Scotland | Glasgow, Scotland | Glasgow, Scotland |
| STRAPS & BUCKLES: ? The number of leather straps used to fasten the kilt. Three-strap kilts offer additional adjustment around the hip. | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| BOTTOM FINISH: ? Selvedge is the natural finished edge of woven wool fabric. Hemmed edges are stitched to prevent fraying on non-wool fabrics. | Selvedge | Selvedge | Hemmed | Selvedge | Selvedge | Selvedge |
| CUSTOMIZATION: ? Kilts are made to order with custom waist sizes and lengths. Hundreds of tartans are available through separate special-order listings. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| CARE: | Dry clean recommended | Dry clean recommended | Easy care / machine washable | Dry clean only | Dry clean only | Dry clean only |
