Black Watch Tartan Economy (wool) Kiltl

[Downunder Kilt]

I had the need to obtain a cheap Black Watch kilt. I went through all the vendor sites listed on the this forum, as well as many others that are out there on the web. It was fortuitous that there has been much recent discussion on this forum regarding the merits of Stillwaters Economy wool model.

Firstly, there is the service, I ordered on 10 August, received it today 20 August, 10 days in total, 4 of which are weekends, so that's 6 days to get here, to Australia. Bloody marvellous that is.

Secondly, for 86.00, I don't know how Jerry does it. Ok it's not a tank and does not have stabliser etc but that is made quite clear when you sign up. It is top stitched and appears well made. Pleats are even and aprons are tapered correctly, selvedge is straight and the buckles and straps are very servicable. The fabric has a rougher hand than all other tartans I have experienced but, so what. It was reported in a post on this forum that Jerry confirmed that the material was 16oz. It is heavier than my 13oz tartans but appears a smidge less than my 16oz ones. In the past I have had a What Price Glory, Black Watch kilt which reputedly have 22oz tartan and are a 8 yard kilt. Both Stillwaters and WPG are made in Pakistan. In my opinion the quality of the tartan material of Stillwaters offerings is far superior to that of WPG (So one of Jerry's 8 yarders would be great)

For any person wanting an entry level wool kilt and are not worried about what tartan they get, then get onto this deal. (Please bear in mind they are a 24" drop and may have to be taken up if you are close to the ground like I am)

Thanks Jerry and the staff at Stillwater Kilts, great deal, super service

And the heading should read Wool not Woo