{"product_id":"made-to-measure-military-roll-pleat-kilt","title":"Made-To-Measure Military Roll Pleat Kilt","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"60061112a43f5d00e39867d6\" data-shogun-site-id=\"2f714d04-4c89-4977-88a8-a908ef5cda3f\" data-shogun-page-id=\"60061112a43f5d00e39867d6\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"64b25ad0257d5a00cb1c9acb\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"64b25ad0257d5a00cb1c9ad2\" data-shogun-page-type=\"product\" data-shogun-power-up-type=\"\" data-shogun-power-up-id=\"\" data-region=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-1c41e2ab-39a2-4767-9570-0cfbddf1beba\" class=\"shg-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGNK kilts are distinctive for the careful shaping that goes into every pleat to create an unrivalled fit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMilitary Kilt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Military Kilt is intended to sit slightly higher on the waist ( at the bottom of the rib cage) and can be worn at various kilt lengths, Traditionally they were worn above the knee for practical reasons,  but can be worn today at a dress length of mid knee at the preference of the wearer.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003eUnlike standard knife edge pleats which fold in the same direction, the Military Box Pleats or Barrel Pleats are created by folding an underlying knife pleat back on itself thus creating a narrow box pleat. This method of pleating was developed and used by military tailors to create stiffer, more structured pleats, resulting in a much more rigid profile as troops stood to attention. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe double layer folding method is an elevated and far more labour-intensive method of sewing, carefully carried out by our team of expertly qualified EKA graduates, who have undergone advanced skills training.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003eConstructed using a minimum of 8 yards of  17-18 oz military weight tartan. Available in a choice of 6 Military Tartans, this cloth is woven by House of Edgar, at their Keith mill, in the North East of Scotland.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDue to the specialised method of sewing involved, our Military Kilts are only available as a Handsewn Kilt.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: wool, leather, pewter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWashcare: kilts can only be washed and pressed by specialist dry cleaners. If you're not sure where to go, ask your local pipe band! Or bring it in to GNK and we'll do it for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMADE BY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur kilts are handmade by experienced kiltmakers, to our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gnkilts.myshopify.com\/pages\/gnk-standard\"\u003eexacting GNK specifications\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note Handmade, handsewn kilts take 20 weeks to tailor followed by shipping via courier or personal collection from our Edinburgh store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kilt Measuring Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/nicolsonkiltmakers.com\/pages\/measuring-guide-kilts\"\u003eMEASURING GUIDE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nicolsonkiltmakers.com\/collections\/tartan\/tartan-item\"\u003eCLOTH DIRECTORY\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy not create a full outfit - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nicolsonkiltmakers.com\/pages\/gnk-packages\"\u003eKilt Packages\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor styling inspiration take a look at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nicolsonkiltmakers.com\/blogs\/gallery\"\u003eour gallery and blogs.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"GNKilts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57323742560629,"sku":null,"price":1400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0084\/8291\/4364\/files\/3VH09665_resized.jpg?v=1791897545","url":"https:\/\/nicolsonkiltmakers.com\/products\/made-to-measure-military-roll-pleat-kilt","provider":"Nicolson Kiltmakers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}