The Tartan of Pride

[Aldisimo]

I sent them (the Bear Tartan folk) a message asking about the width of the fabric. If it's double-wide, maybe two guys can save a bit by purchasing the required 8-foot length and splitting it for two kilts.

[Rex_Tremende]

I sent them (the Bear Tartan folk) a message asking about the width of the fabric. If it's double-wide, maybe two guys can save a bit by purchasing the required 8-foot length and splitting it for two kilts.

I've kind of come to the conclusion that when I'm ready to get one of these, I'm just going to go with their own kiltmaker. At current conversion rates, one of their kilts is $572. An 8-yard length is $407. Think of it as requesting a custom run of any tartan, and it seems reasonable to have the kilt made for $165. But because of the unknowns involved, I've moved it down on my list of priorities.

Anyway, I think it is woven as double-width. I don't know if that's how they sell it, though. Because it's an asymmetrical tartan, you can't split it and join it without also hemming it, if I remember others' advice on this matter.

Regards,
Rex.