Quote Originally Posted by Grizzled Ian View Post
Just to be sure, Tobus, have you measured around the hem of each of these three kilts, and each is exactly 288"? Or is '8 yards' merely part of the product description?
Oops, sorry, I must have missed this reply.

I have only checked the yardage on one of the kilts I weighed (I did this when I first got it back in 2010). The one made from Lochcarron Strome tartan actually measured 7.91 yards (23'-9"). I measured it by actually flipping open each pleat and putting a cloth tape measure along it, measuring continuously from the end of the inner apron to the end of the outer apron. So when I say "8 yard", I'm talking nominal length. As I'm sure everyone knows, there probably isn't a kilt out there that uses exactly 8 yards. It all comes down to the sett size, the wearer's hip measurements, and the number of pleats one can squeeze into it while still getting the kilt to come out looking right.

But your point is well taken. Actual weight comparisons aren't worth much without knowing the actual length and height. One of these days when I'm really bored and have nothing else to do, I may measure the true length of my other kilts.