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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Made to Measure Kilts From £495
It is £150 deposit initially and then the remaining balance can be paid up over the months to wedding or pay when you collect.
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When you Buy the kilt - Our master kiltmakers will custom make your kilt to your specific sizes. After buying a kilt you can hire the rest of your outfit at a discounted rate.
Woven, Cut & Made in Scotland
All of our premium kilts are made in Scotland. They are cut for growth, featuring 3 buckles & straps. Our kilts have 2 inches adjustment up and down.
Designed & made to to last a Lifetime. Your kilt can be re-altered by a seamstress in years to come by unstitching and re-positioning buckles and straps.
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Crafted By Our Master Kiltmakers
Kilts take 3-6 months to make on average depending on finishing. This can be sometimes longer if cloth is out of stock & needs to be re-woven.
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It is best to book 6-12 months before wedding/events to ensure plenty of time.
We can express make in 2-4 weeks as long as cloth in stock, at extra cost.
1. Kilt Order Process
We can consult with you to help you select a tartan & finishes for your kilt. We Initially take a £150 deposit, that allows us to get the cloth aside for you and we can measure closer to your function.
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It is best to come into the shop to view options or you can email us for more info.
2. Finishing Your Outfit
To complete your outfit, you can hire the rest of the outfit at a heavily discounted rate or buy a full outfit from £1600.
Some chose to buy pieces as they go or most tend to hire the rest of the outfit. Accessories like a kilt pin or Sgian Dubh make good gifts from your family to build up your collection.
3. Finishing Touches
We have range of different kilt finishes - hand made and machine made for your kilt.
You can also shop accessories like tartan flashes, shoulder plaids, hand ties, hip flasks, garters, ring cushions, dog bandana & much more to add those extra special finishing details.
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Most Popular Tartans
Our most popular tartans range from £495 to £800 , with some very specialist old and rare tartans from £850.
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Our tartan design experts can also custom design and special weave your own bespoke wedding tartan.
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Picking Your Sett
You can have your kilt sett normally or regimentally by one of our master kiltmakers.
Your kilt is fully customizable right down to the buckles & straps. Allowing you to reflect your own personal style.
Buy Kilt Outfit Packs
Did you know we also of classic, bespoke & fully customisable kilt packs, meaning you can shop the whole look for a better price.
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Some like to build their collection over the years while others like to buy the full outfit in one.
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.
