In response to the idea that worsted wool has to be that expensive, I did a quick google search. I have been able to find non tartan suiting worsted wool (10-11 oz) for as little as $0.88 (that's 88 cents) per yard for wholesale prices, and the average price is about $10-15 retail. Yes setting up a complicated sett is more difficult than a solid (though I found non tartan plaid at these prices), but really 4-6 times harder? And yes some tartans are only woven in small, special order batches, but the 10-12 common tartans (BW, Royal Stewart etc.) have no excuse for the price you have to pay for them.

Again there are many people I have talked to that want kilts, but can't get around the price (and seem less interested in acrylic or PV for what ever reason). A significant price reduction due to fabric would get many more people into kilts causing more fabric to be needed.

Adam