The Angels’ Share® Kilt – 16oz Heavyweight Edition – Pleated to Stripe
SHIPPING NOTE:
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Note: Shipping is not calculated at checkout and will be invoiced before dispatch.
It's Back! Secure Yours Now — Orders Open!
Product Page Updated – 3rd January 2026
By popular demand, the Angels' Share® Kilt, pleated to stripe, is now available. Custom measurements, tailored from Lochcarron's 16oz Strome heavyweight tartan—100% premium Scottish wool, woven in Scotland.
Limited availability: First-come, first-served while tartan stocks last. Order early or contact to confirm.
Now Available in 16oz Heavyweight Strome
The Angels' Share® Kilt — pleated to the stripe
The Kilt ...of Ethereal Illumination!
Relaunched Angels' Share® Kilt—now 16oz heavyweight tartan—commands luminous distinction. Crafted from exclusive Angels' Share® Scotch Whisky Tartan, it radiates Scotland's spirit.
From Lochcarron's 16oz Strome cloth, pleat-to-stripe creates linear illumination through rear pleats, highlighting lighter tartan hues dramatically.
Designed by Steven Patrick Sim, The Tartan Artisan®, this eight-yard kilt is cut to your measurements from 100% pure new Scottish wool—an authentic Scottish production.
Available pleated-to-stripe (this kilt) or pleated-to-sett. Add fringed fly plaid or purled/knotted plaid. Flashes and garters included free (£25 value); optional oversized cut or hidden pocket.
• Optional 16oz fringed fly plaid—while tartan lasts.
Angels' Share 16oz Fringed Fly Plaid →
• Embellished purled/knotted fly plaid.
Angels' Share 16oz Purled & Knotted Plaid →
Why Pleat to Stripe?
Pleating to stripe creates striking contrast in rear pleats—emphasising luminous tones and vertical lines for dynamic colour interplay across the back of the kilt.
This style offers:
Illuminated radiant back view
Dynamic glowing symmetry
Powerful Angels' Share® tartan interpretation
Ideal for ceremonial or evening wear where light plays across the pleats.
For classic symmetry, and a darker finish on the pleats, see pleated-to-sett:
Angels' Share® Kilt – 16oz Pleated to Sett →
Front Apron Fringe Options
The Angels' Share® Kilt features your choice of single or triple fringe on the front apron—both handcrafted to traditional standards.
Triple fringe adds luxurious layered texture and is the default unless specified otherwise.
• Single Fringe: Clean, classic finish for understated elegance.
• Triple Fringe (standard): Rich depth and movement—my personal recommendation.
No extra cost. Note your preference in the order notes or email steve@thetartanartisan.com.
View the images on this page to select your preferred fringe finish.
Pricing Note
The original 13oz kilt launched in 2016 at £589. This heavier 16oz version accounts for upgraded material weight and tailoring costs.
• Premium pricing reflects rare tartan wool and bespoke, made-to-measure craftsmanship.
Oversized Option
For larger builds or fuller fit, select the "Oversized Kilt" variant using 4.2m of double-width tartan (vs. 3.7m standard) for extended fabric length and enhanced pleat swing.
• £50 surcharge covers the extra premium wool required.
• Do I Need A Large-size Kilt? →
• Full measuring guide: View Kilt Measuring Guide →
Complimentary Kilt Flashes & Hanger
Every kilt includes free Angels' Share® flashes (£25 value) and sturdy hanger.
• Flashes shown for reference, exclusive to kilt orders.
• Complimentary Kilt Flashes →
Hidden Kilt Pocket – Optional Upgrade
Add a discreet concealed pocket for phone or essentials (£25)—ideal when your sporran isn't enough.
• Seamlessly hidden within a pleat. Select "Hidden Kilt Pocket" at checkout.
• Hidden Kilt Pocket →
Lead Time, Delivery & Tariffs
Production: takes 5–6 weeks from measurement confirmation (subject to cloth availability).
Shipping: Boxed and sent via DHL or Royal Mail—costs calculated by final size, weight, and destination, invoiced separately before dispatch. Accessories ship together in one parcel.
International tariffs and duties are the recipient's responsibility—check your local customs rules.
Measuring & Fit
Provide three precise measurements (in inches) for your custom kilt:
• KILT WAIST: Snug at natural waist/navel
• SEAT: Widest point of hips
• LENGTH: Waist to middle of kneecap (kneeling)
• Have someone else measure you for accuracy.
• Kilt Measuring Guide →
EXPECTED LENGTHS BY HEIGHT:
Height 5'6"–5'7" → 22–22.5"
Height 5'8"–5'9" → 23–23.5"
Height 5'10"–5'11" → 24–24.5"
Height 6'–6'2" → 24.5–25.5"
Height 6'3"–6'4" → 26–26.5"
Height 6'5"–6'7" → 27–27.5"
The Story in the Weave
Angels' Share® Tartan by Steven Patrick Sim honours whisky maturation, inspired by the 2% evaporation known as the "angels' share"—a tribute to Scotland's whisky spirit.
Colours tell the story:
- Amber – (40%): The maturing spirit
- Ochre – (2%): Yeast and angels' share
- Brown – Oak casks
- Blue – Scottish water
- Indigo – Coal-fired stills
- Yellow – Ripened barley
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White – Angelic presence
Together they form a sacred luminous palette.
Angels' Share® Tartan Story →
Certification & Provenance
The first 1,494 Angels' Share® kilts are individually numbered and certified, referencing the 1494 Exchequer Rolls—the earliest recorded whisky mention in Scotland.
Each includes:
- Numbered and signed Certificate of Authenticity
- Lochcarron of Scotland premium cloth
- Registered design by Steven Patrick Sim, The Tartan Artisan®
- Your choice of preferred number
- Glenisla Kilts 16oz Strome wool tailoring
Every kilt stands as a tribute to Scotland's whisky heritage.
The Angels' Share® Tartan
Official Scottish Register Entry
Reference: #11497
Designer: Steven Patrick Sim, The Tartan Artisan®
Tartan Date: 25 January 2016
Registration: 6 April 2016
Category: Fashion
Celebrates Scotch Whisky—Uisge Beatha ("Water of Life")—evoking the angels' share evaporation.
"The Register makes tartan more accessible..." — Jim Mather, Minister (2009)
A Toast from the Tartan Artisan:
“I designed this kilt to capture the magic of whisky—its light, its spirit, its tradition—woven into every fold. Each pleat remembering the angels taking their share. It’s a piece of Scotland’s story you can wear.”
— Steven Patrick Sim
Additional Ordering Notes
Limited to the original 1,494 numbered Angels' Share® kilts—request your preferred number before tailoring begins.
Full payment required at checkout, or contact for 50% deposit option. In-person measuring available in Arbroath by appointment. Fast-track production possible—inquire directly.
📞 Steve: 07590 566777
✉️ Contact form →
Care Instructions
Preserve your Angels' Share® kilt and wool accessories with these simple steps:
- Dry clean only—no machine washing or tumble drying
- Store cool, dry, and away from direct sunlight
- Fold neatly or hang on a wide padded hanger
- Gently brush with a clothes brush to remove dust
- Steam lightly if needed—never iron directly
Final Notes
- Made-to-order tailoring takes 5–6 weeks.
- Non-returnable unless manufacturing defect.
- Price includes UK VAT.
Now available in Angels' Share 16oz:
- Angels' Share® Kilt – Pleated to Sett →
- Angels' Share® Kilt – Pleated to Stripe →
- Hidden Kilt Pocket →
- Matching Kilt Flashes →
- Fringed Fly Plaid →
- Purled & Knotted Plaid →
News:
- Angels' Share® Kilt — 16oz Heavyweight →
- New Chapter—Angels' Share Returns →
- Water of Life — Grosvenor Cinema →
- Large-Size Kilt Guide →
Legal & Provenance
Trademarks:
Registered Design:
Copyright:
- © 29 July 2016 — Steven Patrick Sim, The Tartan Artisan®
The Angels' Share® Kilt – Pleated to Stripe
Crafted in Scotland. Custom tailored. Radiant by design.
Slàinte mhath—to all sharing Scotland's spirit, may your stories be worth telling.
— Steven Patrick Sim, The Tartan Artisan®
Wearing Angels' Share kilt to 2019 Glasgow Water of Life screening—honour among Scotland's spirit celebrants.
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