Question About Colorado Kilt Maker Trinity Kilts

[Joey]

Anybody ever seen or own a Trinity Kilt out of Colorado, stumbled across this kilt maker not long ago & was wondering what the quality is like and if they have a good reputation & not to worry about ordering one.

[Joey]

Guess this kilt maker is off the list, can't find much out about em, google fu is weak and nobody here has anything to say.....

Next up....back to searching for a contemporary kilt that does not take 6 months to get....

[Steve Ashton]

If you could describe what type of kilt you are looking for, and what features are important to you, perhaps we could help.

What do you want to do in your kilt?

[ratspike]

Trinity Kilts isn't really on anyone's radar. They have good reviews on etsy, and I've heard reasonably favorable things from several people who actually own one.

If I were shopping, and going just by their product photos, I wouldn't buy one. The photos are atrocious and there's some very sloppy sewing that's easily visible. That canvas Contractor kilt is going to turn into a huge mess the first time it gets washed too, because the pleat edges aren't sewn. The pleats on several of the other kilts I looked at aren't sewn either, and the pocket welts are really poorly done. For the money, no thanks.

At the $100 price point I'd suggest you give Amerikilts a look.

[Joey]

Price point does not have to be $100, all depends on the kilt, but don't want to spend more than a couple hundred or so, for quality at a "entry" level up to around $300 to see how I like it & how it works out..

Daily wear, weekends & such, work in a hospital office pushing papers...have to have closed toe footwear & some kind of nice shirt (no T shirts)

I'm a retired cop & as such without getting in trouble for talking about what we can't talk about....I will have a companion inside the waist with me, thus I'm guessing need a lower ridding kilt than a traditional one. It's hard to figure this out here as it's forbidden...

Belt I will wear is a Ares Gear Aegis Enhanced bel, know it's not a traditional belt, but it's what works with above the best & it's a stand alone superb belt. Have 2 of em and getting a 3rd... http://www.aresgear.com/index.php?ma...roducts_id=455

[HixwithanX]

For an "entry level" kilt, you might consider a 4-yarder in Poly-Viscose material. One will cost you around USD150 and can be worn either high or low. Further, they don't have straps but rather a strong Velcro closure system that will adjust nicely to your item-that-must-not-be-mentioned-here. I admit no personal, kilted experience with said item however.

http://www.usakilts.com would be a good place to start.

Regards,

[ratspike]

Price point does not have to be $100, all depends on the kilt, but don't want to spend more than a couple hundred or so, for quality at a "entry" level up to around $300 to see how I like it & how it works out..

Sounds like you've got a pretty wide price range to work with, so you can probably just about take your pick of kilts. There are definitely options that don't involve a super long lead time. If you're looking at off the rack there's Amerikilt, which I mentioned, Stumptown Kilts if you like box pleats, and of course Utilikilts. Since there are multiple length options with all of those you shouldn't have any issues with an IWB rig being comfortable.

Of those three I think Utilikilts have the most bomber construction, and they seem to fit well across a wide range of body shapes. I've never heard a single negative about the quality of Amerikilt, but on some guys they look a little blousy in the hips. They're 100% cotton though, so wrinkles are something you'd have to contend with. Stumptown Kilts are popular here in Portland and IMO pretty well made, aside from one little issue I have with the construction. I have one but don't wear it anymore because I'm just not nuts about box pleats in general.

I don't see custom made being a problem with your price range, but you'll definitely have a wait. Have you hit up Freedom Kilts and Alt Kilt to see what their production times are?

[auteurusa]

I say make it yourself. Follow the Xkilt instructions available here on xmarks. Choose a poly/cotton blend so wrinkling is not an issue. Sew down those pleats for durability and tailor the kilt to fit your body. I know the quality with some companies is an issue, yet when one makes it from scratch there is no mistake about material nor workmanship. But hey, that's just me.

As to the item to be unmentioned, would a belly band or molded pancake provide access while discretely maintaining smooth lines ? I've no first hand experience in this latter department.