UT kilts

[rockthekilt]

Hi Stephen, I ordered my first kilt which is still being made is Scotland so wanted another utility kilt to start wearing. After trying another brand, I ended up with a UTKilt. I am happy with it, for the price I paid and being able to order through Amazon. I think the fabric is a bit scratchier than I prefer but it won't deter me from wearing. It is a stiffer fabric than the SportKilt that I ordered and wore for the first time yesterday. I'm a new kilt enthusiast so that is just from my point of view. The other gents here can provide much more feedback.

[Oilverland]

I'm a relative newbie and have been very happy with my Basic Kilt from USA Kilts. Made in USA and about $100. I use it casually about town, and hiking. It's a synthetic, tough as nails, never wrinkles, and has a nice, substantial hand. (The “hand” of a fabric refers to the “feel” of the fabric against your skin - definition from a Web search). I was hiking in it yesterday in temps in the 40's and was plenty warm, although I'm skinny and lose body heat easily so I did supplement it with extra long boxer briefs ("quad" style from Jockey; a compression short would do too), plus substantial wool and nylon hose (knee socks).

This particular kilt did need a pressing to set the pleats better. Steve Ashton of Freedom Kilts showed me how to do that without basting. Perhaps such instructions can be found on this forum, I dunno.

I have my next kilt, a used wool one from ebay, seemingly made in the UK. It has no stabilizer but it was cheap. I'm thinking of ways to add a stabilizer. See http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...de-kilt-22330/ Once you have a good idea of your size, and in my case I had to buy one first, then looking at second hand kilts becomes more possible. I've had to query ebay sellers several times to find out, e.g., their idea of a size 34 waist meant the kilt fit him and he wears size 34 jeans. That is unlikely to translate to a kilt waist size 34.

I'm no expert. Unless you live within driving distance to a kilt shop, getting your size right will take some perusal of this forum and some trial and error. I initially measured myself but that, in my experience, did not produce a very accurate result. At least work with a seamstress or tailor.

[inebrius]

I have two UT Kilts, both utilities and one a PV Royal Stewart. I can't speak for heat retention during colder temps but the construction is good and the sizing is accurate. And I agree... pub kilts. Not that there's anything wrong with that. For not much more $$, there's other options available to you. Search the vendors here before you pull the trigger.

(If the bug really bites you, there'll be plenty more in your future...)

[Tattooguy]

Thanks everyone for the helpful responses, I’m actually considering a Stillwater kilt, the economy black watch wool kilt. It seems better reviewed.

[Steelkilt]

Does the Stillwater kilt have a stabilizer liner built in?

[The TALL TN Scot]

Check out USA Kilts and Celtic Croft as well... I have kilts from each one and have no complaints other than the one from Celtic Croft isn't quite long enough for me (I'm 6' 8" and need a 25-26" length at the least and the Celtic Croft one is the standard off-the-hanger 24").

[pofloyd1]

Check out USA Kilts and Celtic Croft as well... I have kilts from each one and have no complaints other than the one from Celtic Croft isn't quite long enough for me (I'm 6' 8" and need a 25-26" length at the least and the Celtic Croft one is the standard off-the-hanger 24").

I have the opposite problem I need a 20-21" length. I received a Celtic Croft Great Kilt with the sewn in pleats and am thinking of resewing it to a 21" length. Well made by the way.

[Brian Rose]

Does the Stillwater kilt have a stabilizer liner built in?

I have an older Stillwater that was purchased used. It has no stabilizer nor interfacing. Afterall it is an economy kilt.