5-yard Kilt vs. 8-yard Kilt - Can You See the Difference?

We were asked if the casual observer can tell the difference between a five yard kilt and an eight yard kilt. The basic answer is that most folks who are not versed in kilt culture will not notice the difference. However, as a kilt wearer, you can tell by the feel. And the trained eye will see that the eight yard kilt offers a much better swing - the “swish” effect when you walk. Rocky and Erik chat about what are the difference between an 8-ard tartan kilt and a 5-yard tartan kilt.

Tartans:

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[mitcheld]

You guys made my five yard kilt and it looks great!

[kiltedvet]

thank you guys for having the Nordic heritage in the in stock casuals. looks so good!

[greyhound]

I initially thought there's no way I'd ever compromise on a kilt, but as someone who has been kilted and attending Highland Games for over twenty years now, I just realized I've rarely even noticed how someone else's kilt hangs. You strike up conversation about the tartan, their pin or brooch, or some other accessory; the kilt just kind of gets taken for granted. But yes, if you're behind someone, you definitely can tell without even looking - not that it's cause to judge them.

[BCSchmerker]

+USAKiltsOfficial *Thanks for the manufacturer perspective.* Were I to order a Premium Eight-Yard, I'd order it in 13Z wool; 16Z wool is fine for a Five-Yard.

[douglasw.plummer]

Love my kilts. All-in-all I am also enjoying the way we're working to build the wardrobe responsibly with our homes economics. This ain't like buyin' blue jean's! I am feeling fortunate to be doing business at our pace with USA Kilts and Celtic Traditions.

[iand]

Why are those four guys walking like that ? Looks like something outa Monty Python. 😂

[fa-q-]

? ...Is a 5 yard kilt scalloped the way an 8 yard kilt is ? ... and an 8 yard, 16oz wool kilt just looks like it would wear/feel differently, than a 5 yard, 13oz kilt...

[mattscott]

I think the bigger difference is between a 5yard wool kilt and a 5 yard non-wool kilt. It's much more obvious.

[piperian]

Of course you can tell. One wouldn’t be so much more expensive if it made no difference. That being said I have a 5 yard and it’s great.

[markchriestenson]

If somebody is looking that close at the back of your kilt, you have bigger problems! 😠