Quote Originally Posted by Scottish Chi
In what way is the fabric prepared to be used as a Great Kilt that would justify such an increase in cost?
Maybe they stitch the unselvedged "cut" edges on the short sides. Other than that, I can't think what they might be doing, since the selvedge covers the long sides.

Since I generally camp in mine, I'm against stitching the pleats down. It renders the garment less useful under certain conditions (like folding it in half twice on the long edge and using it as a blanket.)