Well, if no one else will respond to this........

Now remember, I make all types of Kilts. Even though Tartan Kilts are a large part of my business my main fabrics are solids and camos.

Tartan fabrics are some of the hardest things to give a quote on.
Not only are there different weights and weavers but each has their stock fabric lists and each charge different rates for what most people would think of as the same fabric.

And we here in N. America are at the mercy of the exchange rates.

So I'm only going to give you my retail price for my standard fabrics.

I have no idea what other use for their retail mark-up on fabric but I have a simple calculation of; what the weaver charges me per yard, + the shipping, duty and tax to import the fabric, + my mark-up of 30%.
And I can assure you that some charge a 100% mark-up.


Marton Mills 12oz Polyester/Rayon blend known as P/V retail for approx. $24.00cdn per yard double-width.

13oz Wools from Marton Mills and Lochcarron retail for approx. $68.60cdn per yard double-width.

16oz Wools from Marton Mills and Lochcarron retail for approx. $86.60cdn per yard double-width.

A custom weave in 16oz Wool runs $66.40cdn per yard Single Width.

I am bit unusual in that I only charge a flat rate for my labor to make one of my Tartan Model Kilts and I publish my labor rate. To make a Kilt I then add the cost of whatever fabric the customer asks for. Optional costs are in the number of pockets the customer asks for.

This means that on average;

A 12 oz P/V Kilt will cost approx. $400.00
A 13oz Wool Kilt will cost approx. $580.00
A 16oz Wool Kilt will cost approx. $650.00

Over 45" hips will cost a bit extra for extra fabric.
Rare or non stock fabrics will cost more.

OK, now you can add up the rest.