UT Kilts vs Utilikilts - Quality?

[pbpersson]

Does anyone have any experience with UT Kilts vs Utilikilts when it comes to quality?

The UT Kilts Ultimate Business Edition reminds me of what the Mocker used to be.

UT Kilts is way cheaper because I believe they are made in Pakistan

Previously I was led to believe that Pakistan kilts could not compare to the quality of kilts made here in America.

Inquiring minds want to know.....

[CBH]

I have kilts from Scotland, USA and Pakistan.

The Pakistan kilts in non-tartan material are just fine. I had a little inconsistency in one of the last 3 I got, but for the most part, I've been very happy.

I would rather buy something made in America, but its VERY hard to find. Plus I am too short to go with standard-length, pre-made kilts, so having it custom made is nice.

I went with https://scottishkilttailor.com/ most recently. The place I bought from a few years ago apparently went away. I was happy with them too. Warning - all the web sites are similar, and are terrible. Every permutation of anything that can change is listed as a separate model. It woudl be so much simpler to just select the value you want for all the variables. Guess that's not as visually attractive or as easy to do.

[ShaunMaxwell]

I'd suggest that you use the Search function within this forum and look up "UTKilts" before making up your mind. The owner used to be an advertiser here, but was removed for repeated rules violations.

Cheers,

SM

[RGRatSea]

I know a lot of people may find a reliable source for kilts problematic. As a basic form of attire, the kilt has criteria that are considered essential for the garment to qualify. Here is my “Tale Of Three Kilts” for whatever value it may impart.
Kilt #1. Having sailed to Mexico and settled in to the “cruisers community” a couple we knew wanted us to join their team Supporting “Grant’s Highland Chili” for a chili cook off. That required, in my mind, that I wear a kilt. We found Material in a “House of Stewart” pattern, locally. My wife, a skilled seamstress, said it is just a pleated skirt and set to. I rounded up some leather straps and silver buckles and voila! A reasonable kilt built to specs. Fringed flat apron, high waist and we were set. Despite shallow pleats, it passed muster. I even wore it when we attended my daughter’s PhD investiture. Another father envied it, saying his daughter forbid him to wear his kilt. This is still my “tropical” kilt.

Kilt #2. Is in “Stewart Hunting” sewn in the Portland, OR area by a lovely lady who did a masterful job and was a real kiltmaker. Sadly, my kilt was the last kilt she made - she had sewn kilts for decades and was retiring.

Kilt #3. While touring Scotland (Queen Mary to Southampton, UK, train from London to Inverness) we visited the Highland House of Fraser. Our line includes Clan Fraser so we stopped in. I purchased a proper, bespoke kilt of heavy weight Fraser Tartan, handsewn 9 stiches to the inch, and it was ready in 4 days. My wife approves of the heavy weight because she likes the way it moves when I walk. That kilt has gone around the world about 5 times, as my formal wear aboard the Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, and Queen Elizabeth, among other ships. It will out last me.

So if my Kilt #1 solution makes sense, and you or someone you know, can sew, if it looks like a kilt and walks like a kilt - it is a kilt. Be sure to consider a large piece of fabric and doing a “wrap it yourself” Great Kilt. That is the early form and looks great. People here can fill in the blanks. But an “off the rack” **** kilt? Ger on wi’ ya!