Here is a list of everything I can think of that makes a Bear Kilt worth the price.
Features
Custom tailored to your measurements.
Re-fringed hem or selvedge. (No messy factory hem.)
Selvedged edge when the selvedge us usable. (Not common but it happens.)
I stitch my pleats at the edge for a cleaner look, instead of 1/4 in.
Fully stitched inside and outside pleats. (Can be left unstitched if requested.)
Double fabric on the right apron side.
3 belt loops.
Double fringed aprons. (Folding the left side of the apron is an easy short cut that doesnt allow it to lay properly.)
Free keychain logo, so you dont have to be a walking Bear Kilts advertisement.
68 clan poly/viscose tartans
6 Canadian poly/viscose tartans.
Many solid colours available on request, including Saffron.Innovation
Here are some of the ways Bear Kilts has led the way with ideas in kiltmaking.
First to start making quality, poly/viscose kilts at inexpensive prices. Keeping the prices as low as possible has always come first for Bear Kilts.
The Grizzly Cut
The Raven Cut
The Irish green kilt with tricolour piping.
The only manufacturer of an quality, inexpensive Saffron kilt.
Dedicated to showing that Kilts are garments, not costumes!Prices
4 yard poly/viscose kilt
Hips to 42" $150.00 ($115.00 US)
Hips to 50" $175.00 ($135.00 US)
Hips over 50" $200.00 ($150.00 US)
8 yard poly/viscose kilt
Hips to 42" $300.00 ($225.00 US)
Hips to 50" $325.00 ($245.00 US)
Hips over 50" $350.00 ($265.00 US)Speed vs Quality
Bear Kilts is growing quickly. Since day one, we've never been caught up! I'm trying to speed up kiltmaking but won't do so if it means cutting quality. I have built a reputation for top quality casual kilts at low prices. I won't risk that reputation by scrambling to make kilts quickly.
(Theres a reason it takes longer to get a Bear Kilt! Attention to detail and quality take time.)