Pakistani Kilt shipping question

**kiltedcontractor** · 29th April 16, 04:01 PM

Be careful if you put them in a closet together......they will multiply. I had one for a while...added a second........now i have 8 .

**Saturday** · 4th May 16, 09:33 PM

Update time.

So, I've emailed the guy twice about a shipping update. He has not replied. So I'm ordering this.http://www.utkilts.com/ut-deluxe-bla...-utility-kilt/

Hopefully I end up with two kilts. I really don't want to hassle with charge backs...

**CDNSushi** · 5th May 16, 03:39 PM

Pakistan is hit or miss. There are some reliable N. American and European distributors of Pakistani kilts who I'd go with first. UT being one of them. They foot the risk factor on your behalf and you'll end up paying almost the same price in the end. I've bought two from UT and both times it was a smooth, easy transaction.

**Knight** · 5th May 16, 04:48 PM

The UT Kilts guy was probably on his way to the mailbox as you were typing in your credit card info. That guy is fast! He's also really personable.

I ordered a pair of hose and a new kilt pin from him today at the start of my 3rd period advisement study hall, as kids were transferring classes (don't judge me). I got an email notification on my phone alerting me that the order status had changed to "shipped" 40 minutes later, just as kids were sitting down for 4th period ELA.

I've had some mixed results with his kilts. I think they look great, but my standard model is a bit stiff for me. On the other hand, my buddy, who has a deluxe model like the one you ordered, absolutely loves it...and I have to admit, it looks pretty great!

Good luck!

**O'Callaghan** · 6th May 16, 01:02 PM

I once bought a kilt direct from Pakistan. I had no problems with either the service or the kilt, which is quite good quality. It isn't wool, but it's woven in a worsted weave, so does not exhibit the 'pilling' often found with acryllics, and it seems to actually be an 8yd kilt.

However, whilst the $30 I paid for it was unbelievably cheap for the quality, be aware that airmailing a kilt to the US from Pakistan also costs $30, so it really cost me $60.

**Riverkilt** · 7th May 16, 08:52 AM

You can have any two of price, quality, or service.

Have lived in the Sonoran Desert and high desert of Arizona for 45 years, last ten or so kilted. The material the kilt is made of makes little difference in the heat since the bottom is wide open.

Have worn 16 ounce wool and even leather kilts in heat well over 100 degrees with no problem.

The secret to kilting is to buy a lot of kilts from a lot of vendors, in a lot of price ranges and a lot of fabrics. You'll figure out what you enjoy/need/want best and stock up on more of them.

Welcome to the addiction.

**Saturday** · 7th May 16, 11:39 AM

Advice well taken. Thank you.

**Saturday** · 8th May 16, 09:35 AM

Alright. The UT is here. First thing to note is that it's much heavier duty than I thought it would be. It's a little tight, but I am losing weight. I would have prefered a stud in the back seam but I'll live. The pockets are a little tricky, but I'll probably get used to them. I do like how they open. Wide on top and narrow at the bottom. They just pop open. The closure system seems fine. 9 snaps in total and two buckles. The drop length is perfect. I wear it at my hips and it rests just at the bottom of the knee. I know it's not traditional, but I like that.

So. I just need to order my Co Kerry and Ayshire fabric for the pockets and then I'll post pics.

**Knight** · 8th May 16, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by Saturday

Alright. The UT is here. First thing to note is that it's much heavier duty than I thought it would be. It's a little tight, but I am losing weight. I would have prefered a stud in the back seam but I'll live. The pockets are a little tricky, but I'll probably get used to them. I do like how they open. Wide on top and narrow at the bottom. They just pop open. The closure system seems fine. 9 snaps in total and two buckles. The drop length is perfect. I wear it at my hips and it rests just at the bottom of the knee. I know it's not traditional, but I like that.

So. I just need to order my Co Kerry and Ayshire fabric for the pockets and then I'll post pics.

I had a similar response to receiving mine. Definitely heavier weight than I expected, and just a bit higher than I thought. I'm wearing my gray Standard right now. It's just a bit on the tight side--but like you, I'm losing weight. I drop 15-20 lbs every summer once I can get outside and bike/hike/walk. Good luck getting used to it!