Hello Xmarkers,

Recently I got interested in trying on a kilt, mostly because it looks comfortable for hiking, festivals, .... Except for a few hours in a "stage kilt" (I guess a real kilt is not as flimsy as the thing they had me wearing then) I've got absolutely no experience kilt wise. And because I don't know if i'll like it I'm reluctant to shell out over 100€ just for a try.

Hence are there any kilt brands that can be advised for getting acquainted with kilt wearing at a budget? And are there any kilt-like garments which have pockets?

Secondly A tartan question (the reason for posting in this section):

As I got interested in Kilts / Tartan I started reading up on the history and clan relations with the fabric (that is how I found this forum). Now, I would find it somewhat strange to wear something linked to a specific clan, especially if I don't have any link wit that clan. However I found a rather nice tartan that was created to commemorate Scottish-Flemish relations (I'm of Flemish descent, so that'd be ideal). It's registered as number 2531 under the name Fleming / Frisken / Flanders tartan.

Is there anyone making kilts or other objects (ties, scarfs, ...) in this tartan?
I guess no budget kilt will be available in this tartan (seems to be rare)?

Thank
doc