Cheap kilt brands?

[Clubbingclown]

So I plan to wear mostly 5-yard universal tartans for everyday wear so I don't have the concern of anything proper for formal events. But like we all know kilts can really get up there in price and the last budget kilt I got was $50 which, for a college student, isn't exactly "budget-friendly". So now I'm browsin' eBay for cheaper ones and basically just wanted to see if anyone else has purchased from these brands before and could possibly warn me from buying actual garbage lmao.

So far I'm thinking of buying from: All Safe Trading Co. ( https://www.ebay.com/itm/272851281245?var=574460103728 ) or ARR Prodics INC. https://www.ebay.com/itm/291957238435?var=593578829521

Also looking for cheap day sporrans because I'm dying for pockets, that was the one thing that led to me never wearing skirts growing up and is killing me while wearing my kilt now haha

[jhockin]

“ 100% Acrylic Wool” from Pakistan. Keep well away from flames, matches, etc. 😖😞

[Clubbingclown]

I don't mind being flammable for the sake of looking cool /lh
I Probably should've clarified I'm very open to other brand suggestions if anyone has them. Very open to less flammable ones haha.

[COScotsman]

My advise is save up and stick with a quality kilt. You will never regret it.

[Clubbingclown]

I mean like I fully intend on saving up for a good one eventually but again this is daily wear- going to art school- don't wanna worry about getting something nice ruined kinda thing

[COScotsman]

I mean like I fully intend on saving up for a good one eventually but again this is daily wear- going to art school- don't wanna worry about getting something nice ruined kinda thing

Another option for you might be purchasing an ex-rental kilt from companies that offer such a garment. That will get into a more quality made kilt but since it was a rental, the price is much cheaper. I understand the need not worrying about ruining your kilt.

[kilted2000]

You might consider saving up and buying some of the casual kilts from USA Kilts. They will last longer and look better. The cheap acrylic kilts will look terrible after a short while and you'll have to replace them, costing even more money. I certainly understand being a poor college student, buying fewer but higher quality kilts that will last will save money in the long run. Ebay might be an option depending on your sizing. https://www.usakilts.com/kilts-and-p...sual-kilt.html or here https://www.usakilts.com/kilts-and-p...-in-stock.html

As for sporrans you might consider these https://www.scottishtradingcompany.c...ex&cPath=5_149 or USA Kilts has some economy options https://www.usakilts.com/accessories...y-sporran.html

You might also try asking on the Kilts and Culture Facebook group. Someone there might know more.

[Itsivxx]

So I plan to wear mostly 5-yard universal tartans for everyday wear so I don't have the concern of anything proper for formal events. But like we all know kilts can really get up there in price and the last budget kilt I got was $50 which, for a college student, isn't exactly "budget-friendly". So now I'm browsin' eBay for cheaper ones and basically just wanted to see if anyone else has purchased from these brands before and could possibly warn me from buying actual garbage lmao.

So far I'm thinking of buying from: All Safe Trading Co. ( https://www.ebay.com/itm/272851281245?var=574460103728 ) or ARR Prodics INC. https://www.ebay.com/itm/291957238435?var=593578829521

Also looking for cheap day sporrans because I'm dying for pockets, that was the one thing that led to me never wearing skirts growing up and is killing me while wearing my kilt now haha

My 2nd, 3rd and 4th Kilt I bought from
https://heritageofscotland.com/collections/kilts
16oz heavy weight Viscose Rayon/35% Acetate which I'm wearing now. Not my go to but a change up is needed once in awhile. Good price for what they are and arrives in about 4 to 6 days

[Steve Ashton]

My 2nd, 3rd and 4th Kilt I bought from
https://heritageofscotland.com/collections/kilts
16oz heavy weight Viscose Rayon/35% Acetate which I'm wearing now. Not my go to but a change up is needed once in awhile. Good price for what they are and arrives in about 4 to 6 days

May I suggest that you do a small experiment. Measure the length of fabric used in your kilts with a tape measure along the bottom or selvedge edge. Write this length down in inches.
Then measure the height from the Selvege edge up to the top of the top band.

Length X height will give you the total square inches of fabric in your kilt.

Divide the total square inches by 2,160. This will give you the number of fabric yards in your kilt.


If the kilt is made from 16oz fabric each fabric yard will weigh 16oz or 1 pound.
If the kilt is made from 13oz fabric each fabric yard will weigh 13oz.


For example - a full 8 yard kilt with a total height of 24 inches will have 6912 Square inches of fabric, and will weigh 51.2 ounces if made from 16oz fabric. (4pounds = 64 ounces)

[Itsivxx]

May I suggest that you do a small experiment. Measure the length of fabric used in your kilts with a tape measure along the bottom or selvedge edge. Write this length down in inches.
Then measure the height from the Selvege edge up to the top of the top band.

Length X height will give you the total square inches of fabric in your kilt.

Divide the total square inches by 2,160. This will give you the number of fabric yards in your kilt.


If the kilt is made from 16oz fabric each fabric yard will weigh 16oz or 1 pound.
If the kilt is made from 13oz fabric each fabric yard will weigh 13oz.


For example - a full 8 yard kilt with a total height of 24 inches will have 6912 Square inches of fabric, and will weigh 51.2 ounces if made from 16oz fabric. (4pounds = 64 ounces)

lol,
I'm not even close
208" long x 24" is 4,992. I came up with about 3.851852 yard using online calculations.
Using a human digital scale I'm 1.8 pounds heavier while holding the Kilt. These are rough numbers knowing the scales I have to use. I have a set of beams that goes to 610 grams and the kilt almost knocks it over.
Keep in mind I'm 4 months into Kilts and Cilts, 100% newbie