I personally would not buy one of these. My kilt was made by someone who has been making them in Scotland for a very long time. This person makes all the kilts for the shop. When it is one person making a kilt, in my opinion, there is a special attention to personal detail and care. I would never buy a kilt from what seems to be more of a "factory" mentality. When you consider the cost of wool and labor, an 8 yard kilt is a very reasonable purchase compared to other items of clothing.