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Ault Kilts – bespoke kilts and ties from Glasgow, Scotland

Kilt Repairs & Alterations

Kilts and accessories are meant to last a lifetime, but real life happens. At Ault Kilts in Glasgow, Scotland, we offer careful kilt repairs and sympathetic alterations to extend the life of your favourite pieces. From loose buckles and torn linings to re-sizing the waist or adjusting the drop, each item is assessed and finished by hand using traditional methods.

We specialise in invisible reweaving, moth hole repair, strap and buckle replacement, waistband work and structural tartan restoration. You can visit us in Glasgow or send your kilt by post from anywhere in the UK using our mail-in repair service.

Before & After Examples

Below are a few examples of typical repair work. Each kilt is shown first in its original damaged condition and then after restoration. Use the gallery below to explore more detailed before and after images of invisible reweaving and structural repairs.

Before

Green tartan kilt fabric showing a visible hole and broken fibres before repair.
Localised hole with broken warp and weft fibres causing disruption to the tartan pattern.

After

Green tartan kilt fabric after invisible reweave repair by Ault Kilts in Glasgow.
Hand reweave to restore full pattern continuity and structural integrity, leaving the repair virtually invisible.

Before

Black Watch tartan kilt apron panel with abrasion hole marked by a pin.
Abrasion damage on the apron with missing yarns and a visible hole weakening the cloth.

After

Black Watch tartan kilt apron panel after invisible reweaving repair.
Invisible reweave completed with seamless sett alignment and restored strength to the apron panel.

Before

Red and green tartan kilt with a rectangular area of fabric loss and fraying.
Rectangular loss of yarns resulting in fraying and a broken tartan sett across the damaged area.

After

Red and green tartan kilt after sectional reweave and pattern restoration.
Sectional reweave matched to the original sett for a clean, structurally sound and unobtrusive finish.

Before

Green and blue tartan fabric with a small puncture hole and frayed fibres.
Small puncture hole with frayed fibres and minor distortion of the surrounding tartan pattern.

After

Green and blue tartan kilt fabric after targeted hole repair and pattern alignment.
Targeted reweave and fibre replacement removed the visible damage while keeping the original pattern intact.

Before

Orange and navy tartan kilt with small moth hole marked by a pin.
Small moth hole with mild fibre thinning in the surrounding cloth from insect damage.

After

Orange and navy tartan kilt after invisible moth-hole darn and fibre restoration.
Invisible darn rebuilt the missing fibres and returned a uniform appearance to the tartan surface.

Repairs are booked and paid for through our online shop. If you're unsure which option fits your kilt, you can always contact us with photos first.

Mail-In Repairs & Returns
All kilt repairs and alterations are handled via our mail-in service. Customers are responsible for arranging delivery of their garment to us. Once repairs are complete, we can arrange return shipping using a reputable courier for a fixed charge. While we take reasonable care in packaging and selecting couriers, items are transported by third-party carriers and we cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage beyond the cost of the repair service itself. Customers who wish to retain full control over transit and insurance are welcome to arrange their own return courier.

Book a repair via the shop