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The information provided below is from the websites of various vendors. When Special Features are not listed, this means that the kilt is basically a normal kilt that you wrap around and has no pockets.
The Fat Tax is for larger gentlemen who need to know up front what surcharges are added to their kilt due to weight. While I understand there are valid reasons for such surcharges, we're just providing information, so that everyone can make an informed buying decision.
If you have expereince with any of the kilts below, please e-mail me a review to .
21st Century Kilts (TFCK) Fabric: Tweed, Leather, Denim, Velvet, Imitation Leather Tartans/Colors: Black, Charcoal, Navy, Bottle Green, Lovat Green, Forest Green, Brown, and others Standard Lengths: None Special Features: Hidden Inside pockets and optional detachable pockets (?60 extra) Price: Ranges from ?200 (Camoflauge) to ?1000 (Leather) for 6 yard "hipster" kilt. Ranges from ?220 to ?1100 for traditional 8 yard kilts. Fat Tax: From ?15-?100 extra for each additional yard required for hipster kilts. On the 8 yard kilts, most models have no additional charges. Black Wool Traditional is ?40 per extra yard, other wools and tweeds are ?45 extra per additional Shipping Time: Not Given
Amerikilts Fabric: Cotton/Polyester Blend Tartans/Colors: Khaki, Black, Olive, and Tiger Stripe Camo Standard Lengths: 20" in., 22 in., 24 in. (Will do custom lengths) Special Features: Back Pocket and Detachable Sporran Price: $95 ($115 for Camo) Fat Tax: none Shipping Time: 2-3 weeks in United States
Bear Kilts Fabric: Polyester/Viscose Blend Tartans/Colors: Too Many to List Standard Lengths: Any Special Features: n/a Price: $120 CAD (About $90 USD) for 4 yard, $250 CAD (about $180 USD) for 8 yard Fat Tax: none Shipping Time: Variable
Budget Kilts Fabric: Homespun Wool Tartans/Colors: Black Watch and Solid Black in stock. Custom colors available Standard Lengths: Up to 25" Special Features: Price: $95-Black Watch, $105-Custom order Fat Tax: None Shipping Time: Shipped Immediately if in stock. If Out of Stock Black Watch-6 weeks.
Buzz Kidder Canvas Kilts Fabric: Canvas Tartans/Colors: Olive, Black, Khaki, Forest Green, and Woodland CAMO Standard Lengths: 22 1/2 Inches (length adjustments are free) Special Features: n/a Price: $99.00 Fat Tax: For 46 to 50 Waist Bands the cost is $109, 52 and 54 is $119 Shipping Time: Not Given
Cheap Kilts Fabric: Poly/Viscose and Poly/Wool Tartans/Colors: 71 Available in Poly/Viscose and 11 in Poly/Wool Standard Lengths: varies Special Features: Traditional Modern Kilt (8 Yard) and Great Kilt (6 Yards). Also can make 8 yard wool kilts, custom ordered. Price: $150-$275 Fat Tax: none Shipping Time: 2-6 weeks
Hillwalker from Hector Russell Fabric: Wool Tartans/Colors: contact Hector Russell Standard Lengths: None Special Features: Trouser style pockets Price: ?275.00 Fat Tax: None Shipping Time: Unspecificed
Hilt - Hemp Kilt Fabric: Hemp Tartans/Colors: Off-White, Black, Navy, Maroon, Green, Navy Blue, Ash Brown, Steel Blue, Purple, and Pink Standard Lengths: Special Features: Small (26-30"), Medium (32-36"), and Large (36-40") Price: $100 Fat Tax: None, but men with waist size over 40" must special order Shipping Time: n/a
King Kilts Fabric: Varies, most commonly cotton or cotton blend Tartans/Colors: Web shows blue plaid, red plaid, green plaid, and camoflauge. Custom order tartans and solid colors. Standard Lengths: none Special Features: Specializes in larger sizes. Belt loops and velcro closure. Company states that other unspecified features are available upon request. Price: $60 for a nontartan cotton/cotton blend kilt Fat Tax: none with the possible exception of non-cotton custom orders, where the cost is "$40 plus the cost of fabric" Shipping Time: 1-2 weeks for most orders, says some special orders can be delayed up to six weeks.
Komfi Kilts Fabric: Denim, Stretch Denim, Moleskin, and Cotton (Desert Camo) Tartans/Colors: Standard Lengths: none Special Features: Price: $140 Fat Tax: Above 46 waist, you must e-mail the manufacturer. Shipping Time: Usually 7-14 days
Leisure Kilts from the Scotland Yard Fabric: Unknown Tartans/Colors: Cowabunga (Cow Pattern), Tan Khaki, Army Camo, Olive ($21 extra) Standard Lengths: None Special Features: Price: $89 Fat Tax: $25 For Waist Bands above 48" Shipping Time: 3-6 Weeks
Neokilt Fabric: Not Specified Tartans/Colors: Black, Olive, Khaki, and two shades of camo Standard Lengths: None Special Features: Price: $125 Fat Tax: None Shipping Time: 3-6 weeks
Pittsburgh Kilts Fabric: Cotton Twill, Cotton Brush/Denim, Cotton/Poly blend Tartans/Colors: Standard Lengths: Special Features: Camo Kilts: $110, Dress (Plain Kilts): $110, Lined Kilts (Denim/Cordoruy kilts with heavy flannel lining): $130, Two Tone (Black and Gold Kilts): $150. Pocket Sewn into Inner Apron. Back Pocket can be added for $5. Two Side Pockets can be added for $15 Price: Fat Tax: None specified but most kilts listed have a standard 50" waist Shipping Time: Not Specified
R-Kilts Fabric: Twill, Denim, and Leather Tartans/Colors: Black, Chocolate Brown, Olive Green, Camo, Blue Jean Denim, Black leather Standard Lengths: 20", 21.5", 23", 24.5", also available, 17" (add $25.00) and 26" (add $15) Special Features: "2 expandable cargo pockets with change pocket in each main compartment", Also for $15 extra, Rkilts will throw in a custom made outer pocket. Price: $250 (Canadian), $750 (Canadian) for Leather Kilt Fat Tax: 39-41" ($10), 42-44" ($20), 45-47 ($30), 47-50 ($40), 50-53 ($50), 54-56 ($60) Shipping Time: Unspecified
Savannah Kilts Fabric: Cotton Blend Tartans/Colors: Khaki, Night Camo, Black, Green Standard Lengths: None Special Features: The Leine comes with seven optional motifs (six countries flags offered or a Shamrock) and an optional sporran and detachable pockets for $20 more. Conversely matching pockets and sporran are included with the standard, but to get one of the motifs it's $20 extra. Price: $195 for Leine (7 yard), $115 for Standard (4 yard) Fat Tax: None Shipping Time: 6-8 Weeks
Sport Kilt Fabric: Cotton, Polyester, Polyester Blend Tartans/Colors: Too Many to List Standard Lengths: Special Features: Youth (16-24" waist, 16.5" length), Medium (24-30", 18.5" length), Large (30-40", 22.5 Inch Length), Extra Large (40-50", 22.5 Length), Extra, Extra Large (50-60"), 22.5" length) Price: $19.95 (Youth), $59.95 (Medium), $69.95 (Large), $79.95 (XL), $89.95 (XXL) Fat Tax: See Above Shipping Time: Within two weeks if in Stock
Street Kilts Fabric: Moleskin, Leatherette, Denim, Rubber Coated Cotton, and Cotton (Camoflauge and drill) Tartans/Colors: Standard Lengths: 18-26" Special Features: Price: ?99 for all except for Rubber Coated Cotton which is ?120 Fat Tax: None Shipping Time: Normally within 28 business days
The Brecean from Kinloch Anderson Fabric: Worsted Wool Tartans/Colors: see website Standard Lengths: 21", 22.5", and 24" Special Features: Unlike most kilts, the Brecean is hemmed. Price: ?140.43 Fat Tax: None, but unavailable in waists over 44" Shipping Time: 6-8 weeks
Tweed Casual Kilts from the Scottish Lion Fabric: Wool Twill Tartans/Colors: Midlem, Swinton, Gullane, and Nisbet Standard Lengths: None Special Features: Price: $225.00 Fat Tax: None, but unavailable in waist over 48 Shipping Time: 8-12 weeks
USA Kilts Fabric: Wool, Wool Blends, Cotton Duck Tartans/Colors: Available tartrans vary Standard Lengths: Special Features: Casual, Philabeg, Traditional and Victory Kilts Price: $80-$260 Fat Tax: see website Shipping Time: 72 Hours
Utilikilts Fabric: 50/50 Cotton Polyester Blend, Twill, Cotton Duck, Leather Tartans/Colors: Brown, Grey, Olive, Blue, White, Black, and Tan Standard Lengths: Special Features: see website Price: $115-$700 Fat Tax: $10 extra for waist sizes 39-41, $20 extra for waist sizes 42 and 44. $30 for Waist Size 47, $40 for Waist Size 50, and $50 for waist size 52, $60 for Waist Size 56, $70 for waist size 58, and $80 for waist size 60 Shipping Time: Usually Six Weeks
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