One problem with trying to enforce a labeling scheme mandating that a "Scottish kilt" must be made in Scotland is that people increasingly have a much broader concept of just what a kilt is. So, while to you and me, a "kilt" automatically means the traditional Scottish garment, to others, "kilt" just means any kind of skirt-like garment worn by men.

And so people will speak of Egyptian kilts...


And Greek kilts...


And Roman kilts...


And American kilts...


And Irish kilts...


And then there is the Scottish kilt...


So, in this context, the term "Scottish kilt" would refer to the style of the garment, not the country of origin per se. One could make a kilt just like the ones pictured above in Scotland, England, France, America, Brazil, Australia, or the Moon and it would be a "Scottish kilt" (as opposed to any of the other above examples).

One may argue that the term "kilt" itself is a Scottish term and should not properly be applied to any of the other above garments, but that's a discussion for another day. However, right or wrong, in modern parlance, the generic term "kilt" is often used to describe non-Scottish garments.

However, I do think some kind of labeling scheme would go a long way towards informing the consumer. A simple "Made in Scotland" label would be easy to apply and show pride in Scottish craftsmanship. And if the kilt is not made in Scotland, just put in a label that tells where it is made. My own kilts have a tag that says "Crafted with pride in the USA." My labels also state "Made from 100% Scottish wool." So right there one has the information: where the cloth was woven; where the kilt was made.

I see no reason kilt makers would not want to put this information in their kilts unless they don't want their consumers knowing where the cloth is woven or where the kilt is made.

And here the burden lies on the consumer. Ask! If the kilt maker does not supply this information up front, ask for the details! Let them know that it is important to you to know this information and don't buy from someone who will not provide it. Eventually, they will get the message.