Due to another current thread wondering about the weight of kilts in different lengths and fabric weights my curiosity got the best of me and I decided to weigh and measure my various kilts in various weight fabrics, lengths, and sizes just for simple comparison sake. I list below each tartan, fabric weight, fabric manufacturer, "length" of kilt fabric in yds as listed by seller, kiltmaker, measurements used for that kilt, total kilt weight (in US pounds to the nearest 0.2 pounds----my postal scale is AWOL right now), size of tartan repeat (sett size?) multiplied by the number of repeats in the kilt=overall length of fabric in kilt in inches= overall length in yards, number of pleats (regular+reverse). I find the information interesting in that most kilts are actually made with almost all the fabric they say they are. All my kilts are machine sewn and I think look great, from each and every vendor. I have spent the last year stabilizing my weight and narrowing down my measurements from my original orders over a year ago and have finally settled on 45/47/26 as the best for me right now, which explains the variable sizes between kilts. I have also learned a lot about kilts and various major retail kiltmakers, as well as (through this forum) about the hand sewn kiltmakers, and am now in waiting for my first handsewn from Barb T. I think I am ready to become a convert.

I hope this information is as interesting and helpful to others as it has been to me to organize and review.

Forrester Modern 13oz Strathmore 9yd by JHiggins 48/50/26 4.4# 6.5”x46repeats=299”=8.31yd 30+1pleats
MacDonald Clan Ancient 16oz House of Edgar Nevis 8yd by Heritage of Scotland 48/50/26 modified down to 46/48/26 4.4# 7.25x36.5repeats=264.6”=7.35yd 25+1pleats
Black Isle 16oz Marton Mills Jura 8yd by Heritage of Scotland 48/50/26 modified down to 46/48/26 4.4# 7.5”x34.5repeats=258.75”=7.19yd 30+1pleats
Isle of Skye 16oz Marton Mills Jura 8yd by Scottishkilts.net 46/48/26 4.0# 7.25”x36repeats=261”=7.25yd 24+1pleats
Douglas Ancient 16oz Marton Mills Jura 8yd by Heritage of Scotland 45/47/26 4.4# 6.5”x39repeats=253.5”=7.0yd 26+1 pleats
MacDonald of Glencoe Muted 13oz House of Edgar 8yd by Scottishkilts.net 44/46/26 2.8# 10.5x25.5repeats=267.75”=7.44yd 22+1pleats
Original Braveheart 16oz Islay 8yd by boboliscious 44/46/26 3.4# 3.5”x74.5repeats=260.75”=7.25yd 24+1pleats
MacDonald Clan Weathered 16oz Lochcarron 6yd casual by Burnetts&Struth 44/46/26 2.4# 7.5”x19.5repeats=146”=4.06yd 18+1 pleats