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|  » Elijah's Casual Kilt Guide | By X Marks member: elijah
Taken from: Elijah's Web Site
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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