Inexpensive/Budget/Economy Kilts are widely available, but they are not created equal. I own several kilts that are PV (Acrylic) with a bit of real wool (15% or so) that I am quite happy with and which I ordered directly from the usual lot of makers in Pakistan via eBay for less than US$50.00 each (including delivery, mind you). They are a bit prone to pilling, but also have a "textured" and genuinely "woolly", flannel-like "hand" and drape which, in my opinion, compares rather favorably to Pure Wool. I am also very happy with several economy kilts I have purchased from (among others) Highland Kilt Company and Tartanista, which are made of a firmly and tightly woven synthetic material that resembles a stout, sturdy, military type cotton twill with a "hard" finish that is--like any good twill cloth--completely resistant to pilling and lends itself extremely well to all-seasons (including warm weather) wear.
eBay (and other online locations, like Kilt Rental USA, et al.) can also be monitored for top-quality, Pure Wool, ex-rental/ex-hire kilts, kilt jackets, etc., for a fraction of what you would pay for them new or bespoke. Simply be diligent and Know Your Size.
Best Regards,
DyerStraits
"I Wish Not To Intimidate, And Know Not How To Fear"
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