Four-yard, box pleated kilts

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Don,

Like MacWage said, this is a very old thread you are resurrecting. I started this thread way back when I first started making box pleated kilts for sale. I've now got nearly 200 under my belt.

I'd be more than happy to make a kilt for you in either the Gray or the Lamont tartan. As MacWage said, I use only worsted wool, twill weave, traditional Scottish kilting cloth. My preference is for 16 oz weight (which is considered "heavy weight") as it really makes for the nicest kilts. It will hold a pleat forever, has a solid, masculine hang, and is really great to work with. Because the kilt only has 4 yards of cloth (rather than the typical 8) you will find the kilt to be cooler and more comfortable than even a light weight 8 yard wool kilt.

I will also use 13 oz wool (medium weight) and (when available) 18 oz regimental weight.

The Gray tartan is produced by The House of Edgar in their medieum weight line of tartans, so if you wanted that one, it would only be available in 13 oz unless you wanted me to have it woven for you in a 16 oz (also an option).

Your Lamont is available in several color schemes (ancient, modern, weathered, muted) in 13 oz and 16 oz. So my reccomendation would be to go with 16 oz unless the color scheme you wanted were only available in 13 oz.

I have done kilts in each of these tartans before and would be happy to send you pictures upon request. Just send me an email at eogan@albanach.org to work out the details.

Also be sure to look over my web site, where you will find pricing and measuring information.
http://kilts.albanach.org

Aye,
Matt

[David White]

Lamont makes a beautiful box-pleat. Here is a picture of mine, Matt didn't make this one however.