Considering buying a kilt?
​Here at Kiltsforhire we only make premium scottish kilts. Traditional Scottish made kilts, made in Scotland.​​​​​
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Kilts For Hire also known as Houston Kiltmakers is a 4th generation family run business, established in 1909. With over 100 years of expertise & experience.​ We pride ourselves in only crafting the best quality kilts.
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Our handcrafted traditional premium kilts are a staple of the best quality & craftsmanship. Made in Scotland and built to last generations.
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See all tartans & outfits at Kiltmakers.com
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Made to Measure Kilts
A kilt is one of the best investment pieces money can buy, The versatile & long lasting nature of kilts allows them to be styled for a multitude of events from weddings to balls, dinners, ceilidhs, birthdays, graduations, christenings, ceremonies & casual events like football games & holidays. Designed to last a lifetime, a kilt could be your next wardrobe staple.
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Special Offer
Special Offer
If you are thinking about buying a kilt we also offer a courtesy hire service. This is a service in which you get £150 worth of hire accessories for personal use of your wedding or event.
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You can receive a complimentary courtesy hire outfit if you have a function while your waiting for your kilt to be made. Alternatively if you need the rest of the kilt outfit for your big day we can offer a courtesy hire for the rest of what you need.
For Example: If you have a wedding in few weeks and want to buy a kilt. You can put a deposit down & we will take our time making your kilt. Our team offer you a courtesy hire to use for your upcoming event.
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The Kilt
Selecting your Kilt
We recommend an 8 yard kilt. All our kilts are made in Scotland, cut for growth & built to last a lifetime.
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Made from pure new wool, heavy weight 16/17oz cloth is the best as it sits, hangs and holds it shape the best.
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Machine stitched kilts from £495
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Handmade kilts from £660
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We are only place in the world, that you can see every commercially woven tartan in store.
Secure your kilt with a low deposit of £150 then pay it up to your wedding.
Picking your Kilt Finish
We offer a selection of different kilt finishes. All kilts come with three buckles and straps that are adjustable by 2" inches up and down. All our kilts are cut for growth so in years to come buckles and straps can be re-sized if required.
We pride ourselves in only crafting the best quality kilts available in Scotland and made to last generations.
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Super machine finish - This is all cut and prepared fully by hand and then machine stitched internally. A very good robust kilt. To a very high spec.
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Super hand made kilt - Kilt made fully by hand the traditional way. Fully Hand made kiltmaking is becoming a dying art. This is the most Authentic and traditionally made kilt
Choosing a Tartan
Heavy weight is the best for kilts, it sits and swings the best and is not any warmer than a medium-weight kilt.
It is what you wear on the top half of your body that builds up the heat. Most of our customers go with 16/17oz heavyweight for their kilts as it holds its pleats well and doesn’t crease as much.
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11oz - Light Weight - Ideal for accessories, trousers, waistcoats & ladies wear
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13oz - Medium Weight - All round weight for kilts/trousers/waistcoats & accessories.
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16/17oz Heavy-Weight - Best weight for kilts & shoulder plaids
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19oz Regimental Weight - Very rare only available for a few tartans for military style kilts.
Deciding on your Sett
All of our premium kilts are made from 8 yards of cloth that is knife pleated and sett normally.
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A normal sett is the most common & is when the pleats are folded to an exact representation of the tartan, i.e. the back of the kilt mirrors the front. This is what 75% of customers go for.
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Regimental sett / sett to the line - We can also sett the kilt to any prominent line in the tartan rather than following the traditional sett. This type of pleat setting is called Regimental sett / line pleat.
You can See our Regimental vs Normal sett guide for more information, on this.
Measuring Guides
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Measure Waist Firmly
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Kilt sits 1.5" above the hip bone around the natural waist.
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Measure firm so the kilt does not slip down
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Measure around the seat at the widest point with 3 fingers flush under (slack measure).
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Length- kilt should sit on middle of the knee
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Height is a very important consideration
For measuring assistance please email us front, back & side pictures of your build, height & weight.
The Process
It is best to email or call the shop for more information even if you plan on coming in for a consultation. We can talk you through the selection & order process via emails or you can visit us to view the largest tartan collection in Scotland in person.
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We recommend visiting if you can as many tartans can look different in person & you can browse the full range in store.
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The order process:
Picking the tartan is the first step followed by choosing the kilt finish and sett. One of our experts will explain all the range. We usually measure closer to the wedding, if your not in a rush you don't need to make all decisions on your first visit you can pick kilt finish , sett and rest of the outfit when you come to be measured.
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We can also make tartan accessories - Tartan flashes ,shoulder plaids, hip flasks, hand ties, stole, scarves, sash & much more.
