Kilt Mart?

**James MacMillan** · 27th August 07, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. MacDougall

As it turns out, they have a few more rules than "call ahead." They don't do same-day calls, and they don't do weekends, at all, at all. I thought it was a little silly that the lady was saying she couldn't promise to be there when I showed up, because of her drive time across the Valley -- I, after all, was coming from Flagstaff, which is a little further away then her commute. But, y'know, whatever. Her rules are, at least one day's prior notice, and no weekends.

As I found out when I made a long drive to a "local" kilt maker - her shop - her rules!

**MACKAY** · 27th August 07, 12:09 PM

They also sell very heavily on eBay. I suspect that most of thier business is eBay and mail order related.

**ChromeScholar** · 27th August 07, 12:47 PM

So, does anyone know where they're getting their kilts made?

**ChromeScholar** · 27th August 07, 12:52 PM

One more question. Do any of you who are familiar with the kilt mart kilt own a Stillwater standard? I like the looks of the Stillwater in Weathered Mackenzie, and it's only $10.00 more. How do they compare?

**James MacMillan** · 27th August 07, 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by ChromeScholar

One more question. Do any of you who are familiar with the kilt mart kilt own a Stillwater standard? I like the looks of the Stillwater in Weathered Mackenzie, and it's only $10.00 more. How do they compare?

I own a SWK standard and I think it is superior!

**ChromeScholar** · 27th August 07, 12:56 PM

That I would expect, but can anyone give me a comparison between the KiltMart kilt and the Stillwater Standard?

**James MacMillan** · 27th August 07, 01:11 PM

OK - I'll try. Both my KiltMart and SWK Standard are (virgin

) synthetic. Both swing and drape well. Both look good with T-shirt or coat.

The differences:

SWK - tighter weave and selvage
KM - loose selvage, some fabick "pills"

KM feels courser than SWK

Sewing on SWK is better.

KM seems hotter?

KM liner is smaller than SWK

SWK buckles are better than KM as is the leather.

SWK reverse pleat is deeper.

That's about it.

**Ayin McFye** · 27th August 07, 01:56 PM

I don't own a SWK standard, but I do own a Thrifty SWK, and even the Thrify in my opinion is 10 times better made than the Kilt Mart kilt. I think if you're willing to spend the 10 extra dollars you'll be much happier buying a SWK kilt than a Kilt Mart Kilt. My SWK kilt has more pleats and the swish of the pleats is much nicer. I've owned my Kilt Mart MacKenzie for about 2 years and it's pretty much become my "Loaner" kilt for those friends of mine that don't have one that want something to wear. The fabric "seems" to not breath as well as the SWK kilts, and is much hotter.

On the Plus side though, If you can get KM to confirm opening the shop, you can avoid the shipping and handling, but you'll probably spend that much in GAS just going to the shop, as you would for the shipping, so might as well order online.

Sportkilt also offers the Weathered Mackenzie and it looks great. check out their site if you have a moment. The prices are good too. Good luck!