I have to ask because I heard of a similar situation with a local pipe band. They had a "man of corporation" join the band and they measured him for a kilt and had Locharron make it up. He quit 3 months later. Now the band has a kilt that fits no one. Does your son's band realize the amount of material to be placed in this kilt? And that if built to traditional standards (cutout of the pleat tops) that the material would likely be useless if he quits the band? Even if he plays for a few years, once he's gone, what is to be done with the kilt? It might be worth double checking with the Pipe Major, or whoever is in control. I guess I like to play devils advocate.