Quote Originally Posted by English Bloke View Post
I priced it up as a finished 8yd 15oz Kilt in a custom woven tartan. Came to:
£583.13 = to $966.45
(£663.13 = to $1098.71 for all hand sewn)

I'm sure it's worth every penny and I know that Scotweb (Tartan Mill) produce Kilts of the highest quality but that is a bit too high-end of the market for me.

Sorry Nick, regrettably, I'm out.
Sorry, but that sounds about right. I can only recommend that you take a look at the video I produced, available on the D.C. Dalgliesh web site, which shows in some detail some (not all) of the incredible amount of highly skilled and time-consuming work that goes into the production of each and every length of fabric. And I wonder how anyone could possibly expect such a product to be sold for less? I happen to think it's amazing value, for a product that should last at least one lifetime, and give such tremendous pleasure.

I'm also pretty certain you won't find a kilt of any quality in a custom woven fabric from any other supplier for less, since in the end everyone needs to cover their costs and make a bit extra on top in order to stay in business and supply the service. We are as competitive as it gets, because we're more efficient than anyone else. So I can say this with some confidence. (And note: if you wish to question this, please make sure any competitor's price takes account of the recent rise.)