When taking measurements, hold the tape measure the way you would like the garment to fit, close to the body but not tight.

Bust - measure around the fullest part of the bust
Waist - measure above your belly button and below your rib cage
Hips -the widest point of your body

Petite, OSFM 
OSFM (one size fits most) is our generic size that fits sizes 6-18. This can vary depending on the garment. It is not a fitted style, so it can look great on almost everyone! 
Petite is very similar but is slightly shorter and smaller and best fits a size 6-10. This can vary depending on the garment. 
On each garment, we shoot both sizes on our models. If you have any questions regarding these sizes, please email us - at online@kilt.co.nz.

Garment Care

Choose fabrics and garments that are practical for your lifestyle and taste.  Caring for garments should not result in faults or be a chore. Getting dressed each day should be a fun, exciting part of your day, not a constant worry about what may happen to your beloved clothes!

Because we want your new KILT piece to last you for years to come, we have put together a list of things you can do to make your clothes last!

• Always follow washing instructions inside your garment.
• Make sure your detergent is fully dissolved before submerging your garment, as direct contact with any detergent can bleach fabric or weaken fibres.
• We recommend using a detergent specially formulated for delicate fabrics such as a wool wash.
• Always hand wash reasonably quickly (5-10 minutes) in cold water.
• Always rinse your garment after washing to remove any detergent residue.
• Never soak your garment and immediately line dry after gently squeezing out excess water.
• Dry your gorgeous garment in the shade, our sun is pretty powerful in New Zealand and we don't want it to fade or discolour your clothes.
• Don't use pegs! These guys can leave some nasty marks on delicate or thick fabrics. Where possible hang your item on or over a hanger (non-clip).
• If drying flat, use an airing rack where the air can still circulate through the garment.
• Clothes dryers can shrink your beautiful garments, don't do it!
• Make sure your deodorant, lotions and sprays are completely dry before getting dressed.
• Never spray perfume (or anything) directly on clothing or jewellery.
• We use lots of gorgeous linen, rayon and viscose fabrics, this type of fabric may shrink up to 3% with washing however a warm steamy press will help.

KILT will always take responsibility for manufacturing faults but we can't be held responsible for any other damage to the fabric.

Certain types of fibres and weaves are more prone to fabric pilling than others and can occur either due to the natural tendency of fibres or as a result of excessive rubbing on the fabric surface. Watch out for your bags, belts and necklaces as these commonly cause pilling on garments. A depillar can work wonders for getting these off!

Merino: We use RWS certified 100% merino which is made in Australia using New Zealand and Australian wool. They ensure ethical and sustainable practices are used for more information go here.

How to care for your Merino:  
We recommend hand washing as it is a gentler way to wash your garments & kinder to the planet. Please use a liquid wool detergent as common laundry powders can contain whiteners, which act like bleach. This can create holes and ladders in the garment.  Please do not tumble dry. 

Hand Wash - Gently hand wash in lukewarm water. Use only approved liquid wool detergent. Rinse well. To get rid of excess water, do not wring, instead, roll your garment up in a towel and gently press to absorb. Lay flat in shade to dry. 

Stains - Should you find yourself dealing with a stain, immediately apply a solvent-based stain remover such as eucalyptus oil. Apply it in small amounts, working inwards on the stain to avoid it from spreading. Follow with a cold hand wash. 

Storage - Our 100% merino garments are a tasty treat for moth larvae and we highly recommend that they are cleaned before storing. Merino garments are susceptible to moth holes due to their natural fabrication. The larvae of the clothes moth only eat natural fibres usually wool. If you find a hole appearing in your merino garments it is maybe an indication of clothes moth infestation. Clothes moths are seldom seen because unlike many other moths they avoid light. They prefer dark, undisturbed areas such as wardrobes and tend to live in corners or in folds of fabric. Clothes moth adults do not feed so they cause no injury to fabrics. However, the adults produce eggs that hatch into the larvae which is what eat the natural fibres. The best way to avoid clothes moths is to store cleaned merino in tightly sealed plastic storage bags or bins.
Alternatively, keep your closet open and move garments often as moths hate light and movement. You can also use moth chemical traps where you are storing any natural fibres.