That would be about like asking "What is the life expectancy of a pair of slacks?" There are just too many factors to take a guess. The fabric would be one. Is the fabric itself strong and durable? Is the weave tight and even?
Is the stitching tight and of even tension?
How is the kilt worn? Is it treated to any rough wear? Is the kilt cleaned regularly and treated with care? How is the kilt stored when it is not worn?
How often is the kilt worn? Is it worn to events that would put minimal or maximum stress on the garment?
I can tell you for a fact that a kilt with a stabilizer strip will last longer, will look and hang better, that a kilt without one.
I can tell you for a fact that a kilt made with pride and attention to detail will last long, will look and hang better than one made as quickly and as inexpensively as possible.
So really, it comes down to "What do you want to do in your kilt?" If you want a kilt to wear once or twice to a games or to the pub then a $100.00 Pakistani kilt may be better for you than a custom made kilt with quality fabric and the full internal elements which may set you back $800.00.
Steve Ashton
www.freedomkilts.com
Skype (webcam enabled) thewizardofbc
I wear the kilt because: Swish + Swagger = Swoon.
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