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Thursday, October 30, 2014
Our New Website is Live
We hope you like our new and improved website. There were 4 main reasons why we redid it:
1. To better show off the quality of our goods - All of our products are made in the UK, US, and Ireland. We're pretty darn proud of that fact. The quality of goods we offer is objectively higher than the quality of other items in the 'lower end' of the market. We aim to highlight that quality by showing more detailed shots of products (like we do on our homepage banners). This will take time (replacing all of our photos), but we'll get there!
2. We put videos in their place - We have created a few dozen videos of Rocky explaining the difference between products, talking about product attributes and just giving overall tips to kilt wearers. We took those videos and put them on the appropriate product pages, right under the main pictures to highlight them better. We hope you find them useful!
3. We improved the speed of our package pages - Our old "package builder" system was functional, but very slow. We've revamped the way we approach packages and made it a "stepped process". This speeds up the page load times and gives us huge flexibility in the number of products we can offer in each package! Check out the new package pages!
4. We are now mobile friendly - Surfing on your phone and tablet has become the norm for many people. At USA Kilts, we want to stay on the leading edge of technology, so we've redone our website while constantly asking one question: How will this change affect mobile users? While we still have a few kinks to work out on mobile and tablets, we think the new responsive site is a HUGE improvement over our old one. Hopefully you do too!
We're always striving to improve our customer experience. If you have any suggestions on how to improve our site, please let us know!
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
How to get dressed in a kilt
Have you ever wondered how to put on a full kilt outfit? Have you looked cross-eyed and wondered how to tie those shoes with the laces up the leg?
USA Kilts made a video on how to get dressed in a kilt, head to toe. To watch it, click below (you can make it bigger by clicking in the lower right corner)!
USA Kilts made a video on how to get dressed in a kilt, head to toe. To watch it, click below (you can make it bigger by clicking in the lower right corner)!
Monday, March 17, 2014
Happy St. Patrick's day!
Liam, the newest member of the USA Kilts family, wishes you all a Happy St. Patrick's day and reminds you to be responsible tonight if you're lifting a pint.
Friday, February 14, 2014
Kilted Snowman!
What do you do when you've lost 4.5 production days in a week's time due to snow and ice? You build a snowman! Happy Valentine's Day to all of our customers. Here's hoping this guy isn't around for St. Patrick's day!
Friday, January 31, 2014
Kung hei fat choy!
Kung hei fat choy, friends! In honor of the Chinese New Year holiday today, we're eating Chinese food for lunch and sharing the "Chinese Scottish" tartan on our page. Notes from the Tartan Register on this tartan:
The Chinese Scottish tartan was originally created to signify the special relationship that exists between Scotland and China and between the Scots and the Chinese community in Scotland. The inspiration for this tartan came from Madam Guo Guifang, Chinese Consul General, who once spoke of the unique Scottish tartan as one of the major tourist attractions for the Chinese and suggested the idea of creating a specific tartan for the Chinese people. Designed by Heather Yellowley of the Strathmore Woollen Company of Forfar and facilitated by Angus Council and the Scottish Tartans Authority, the tartan incorporates the colours of the Scottish Saltire together with the red and yellow of the Chinese flag. These are interwoven with green bands to symbolize the great co-operation between Scottish and Chinese botanists in the Botanic Gardens of Edinburgh - home to the world's largest collection of Chinese plants outside China itself. The yellow crosses the red in five places which signifies the five stars of the Chinese Flag, the biggest and brightest being represented by the yellow cross in the middle of the red. The tartan was presented to Madam Guo on 6th April 2006 as part of the Tartan Day Celebrations which took place in the Scottish county of Angus.
For those interested, we CAN make this into a 5 Yard Wool Kilt or Premier 8 Yard kilt.
The Chinese Scottish tartan was originally created to signify the special relationship that exists between Scotland and China and between the Scots and the Chinese community in Scotland. The inspiration for this tartan came from Madam Guo Guifang, Chinese Consul General, who once spoke of the unique Scottish tartan as one of the major tourist attractions for the Chinese and suggested the idea of creating a specific tartan for the Chinese people. Designed by Heather Yellowley of the Strathmore Woollen Company of Forfar and facilitated by Angus Council and the Scottish Tartans Authority, the tartan incorporates the colours of the Scottish Saltire together with the red and yellow of the Chinese flag. These are interwoven with green bands to symbolize the great co-operation between Scottish and Chinese botanists in the Botanic Gardens of Edinburgh - home to the world's largest collection of Chinese plants outside China itself. The yellow crosses the red in five places which signifies the five stars of the Chinese Flag, the biggest and brightest being represented by the yellow cross in the middle of the red. The tartan was presented to Madam Guo on 6th April 2006 as part of the Tartan Day Celebrations which took place in the Scottish county of Angus.
For those interested, we CAN make this into a 5 Yard Wool Kilt or Premier 8 Yard kilt.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Friday, January 3, 2014
Funny Comic
I saw this on FB today and had to share it on our blog:
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Thursday, January 2, 2014
GREAT Deal on Ex Rental Kilts!
OK, so here's the deal. USA Kilts started a rental program 2 years ago, using 3 of our tartans: Sterling, American Heritage and Celtic Nations. Over the course of the 2 years of renting kilts and packages, we've learned a few things.
1. The Sterling tartan is the tartan that rents 9 times out of 10 b/c the colors are neutral. American Heritage and Celtic Nations don't rent nearly as well.
2. We don't like doing rentals!
With that said, we are going to eventually get out of the rental business (in the next year or two), but we have to whittle down the rental kilt inventory first. Below are the 2 tartans we will be selling and the sizes / quantities of each kilt. Each kilt has slightly longer than average leather straps which accommodate a 5" waist span. There are NO RETURNS on these kilts, so be sure to measure before ordering.
Ideally, we would like to sell these kilts en mass to a new pipe band looking to outfit everyone (with a few kilts to spare) OR to an existing band who wants to change their tartan. We're offering a GREAT deal on kilts that were very lightly used (several have NEVER been rented), though we will sell these to individuals as well. These kilts are ALL 8 Yard Wool kilts, made in Scotland.
Prices:
For 1 kilt, the price is $350 per 8 yard kilt.
For 6 kilts or more, the price is $290 per kilt.
If you're a pipe band looking to clear us out of EVERY size of one of these 2 patterns, the kilts are $230 each (and we'll throw in the kilt hangers).
Shipping will be charged at cost (and is free to orders of 20 or more kilts)
American Heritage:
American Heritage Sizes available -
(Quantity available) Waist size range X Length
(1) 25" - 30" X 23"
(1) 28" - 33" X 23"
(2) 28" - 33" X 24"
(1) 31" - 36" X 23"
(2) 31" - 36" X 24"
(1) 31" - 36" X 25"
(1) 34" - 39" X 23"
(4) 34" - 39" X 24"
(1) 34" - 39" X 25"
(1) 37" - 42" X 23"
(4) 37" - 42" X 24"
(1) 37" - 42" X 25"
(1) 40" - 45" X 23"
(5) 40" - 45" X 24"
(1) 40" - 45" X 25"
(1) 43" - 48" X 23"
(3) 43" - 48" X 24"
(1) 43" - 48" X 25"
(3) 46" - 51" X 24"
(3) 49" - 54" X 24"
(2) 52" - 57" X 24"
(2) 55" - 60" X 24"
Celtic Nations:
Celtic Nations Sizes available -
(Quantity available) Waist size range X Length
(1) 25" - 30" X 23"
(1) 28" - 33" X 23"
(2) 28" - 33" X 24"
(1) 31" - 36" X 23"
(2) 31" - 36" X 24"
(1) 31" - 36" X 25"
(1) 34" - 39" X 23"
(4) 34" - 39" X 24"
(1) 34" - 39" X 25"
(1) 37" - 42" X 23"
(4) 37" - 42" X 24"
(1) 37" - 42" X 25"
(1) 40" - 45" X 23"
(4) 40" - 45" X 24"
(1) 40" - 45" X 25"
(1) 43" - 48" X 23"
(3) 43" - 48" X 24"
(1) 43" - 48" X 25"
(3) 46" - 51" X 24"
(3) 49" - 54" X 24"
(2) 52" - 57" X 24"
(2) 55" - 60" X 24"
Please email me (Rocky@USAKilts.com) for an enquiry OR you can call the shop: 610.948.4110
IF YOU KNOW ANY PIPE BANDS who are potentially looking for a new tartan, please pass this info along by linking them to this page! These tartans WILL STILL be available in the future for additional kilts down the road.
1. The Sterling tartan is the tartan that rents 9 times out of 10 b/c the colors are neutral. American Heritage and Celtic Nations don't rent nearly as well.
2. We don't like doing rentals!
With that said, we are going to eventually get out of the rental business (in the next year or two), but we have to whittle down the rental kilt inventory first. Below are the 2 tartans we will be selling and the sizes / quantities of each kilt. Each kilt has slightly longer than average leather straps which accommodate a 5" waist span. There are NO RETURNS on these kilts, so be sure to measure before ordering.
Ideally, we would like to sell these kilts en mass to a new pipe band looking to outfit everyone (with a few kilts to spare) OR to an existing band who wants to change their tartan. We're offering a GREAT deal on kilts that were very lightly used (several have NEVER been rented), though we will sell these to individuals as well. These kilts are ALL 8 Yard Wool kilts, made in Scotland.
Prices:
For 1 kilt, the price is $350 per 8 yard kilt.
For 6 kilts or more, the price is $290 per kilt.
If you're a pipe band looking to clear us out of EVERY size of one of these 2 patterns, the kilts are $230 each (and we'll throw in the kilt hangers).
Shipping will be charged at cost (and is free to orders of 20 or more kilts)
American Heritage:
American Heritage Sizes available -
(Quantity available) Waist size range X Length
(1) 25" - 30" X 23"
(1) 28" - 33" X 23"
(2) 28" - 33" X 24"
(1) 31" - 36" X 23"
(2) 31" - 36" X 24"
(1) 31" - 36" X 25"
(1) 34" - 39" X 23"
(4) 34" - 39" X 24"
(1) 34" - 39" X 25"
(1) 37" - 42" X 23"
(4) 37" - 42" X 24"
(1) 37" - 42" X 25"
(1) 40" - 45" X 23"
(5) 40" - 45" X 24"
(1) 40" - 45" X 25"
(1) 43" - 48" X 23"
(3) 43" - 48" X 24"
(1) 43" - 48" X 25"
(3) 46" - 51" X 24"
(3) 49" - 54" X 24"
(2) 52" - 57" X 24"
(2) 55" - 60" X 24"
Celtic Nations:
Celtic Nations Sizes available -
(Quantity available) Waist size range X Length
(1) 25" - 30" X 23"
(1) 28" - 33" X 23"
(2) 28" - 33" X 24"
(1) 31" - 36" X 23"
(2) 31" - 36" X 24"
(1) 31" - 36" X 25"
(1) 34" - 39" X 23"
(4) 34" - 39" X 24"
(1) 34" - 39" X 25"
(1) 37" - 42" X 23"
(4) 37" - 42" X 24"
(1) 37" - 42" X 25"
(1) 40" - 45" X 23"
(4) 40" - 45" X 24"
(1) 40" - 45" X 25"
(1) 43" - 48" X 23"
(3) 43" - 48" X 24"
(1) 43" - 48" X 25"
(3) 46" - 51" X 24"
(3) 49" - 54" X 24"
(2) 52" - 57" X 24"
(2) 55" - 60" X 24"
Please email me (Rocky@USAKilts.com) for an enquiry OR you can call the shop: 610.948.4110
IF YOU KNOW ANY PIPE BANDS who are potentially looking for a new tartan, please pass this info along by linking them to this page! These tartans WILL STILL be available in the future for additional kilts down the road.
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