supply source for miltary kilt refurbishing?

[bonnie heather]

Does anyone know of a source for buying the kind of green woolen twill tape/ribbon that is used as a top band on old military kilts?
Also, are 2 pronged buckles still being produced? Would straps to fit them have to be custom made?

[Tobus]

I've no idea on the buckles or twill tape. But the straps should be easy enough for any leatherworker to make. And shouldn't cost very much, either. Heck, I probably have enough scrap laying around to make enough for dozens of kilts worth of straps. Come to think of it, that's a pretty good use for leather scraps.

[creagdhubh]

Try 'Bugpiper' on ebay. He's a former regimental P/M and is located in Scotland. He sells a good number of MOD kilts with the specifications you have mentioned - along with high-quality, MOD issue (most) kit accessories, and he is entirely legitmate. He may be able to source out what you require.

Best of luck,

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Bonnie, if you find a good source for that green twill tape, please let me know, as well!

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Bonnie,

I did some google searching for twill tape and wonder if something from this company might not fit the bill.

http://www.twilltape.com/servlet/the...ors/Categories

[KenB]

You may want to contact Robert MacDonald in Vancouver.
http://www.westcoastkilts.com/
He specializes in military kilts.

[bonnie heather]

Thanks so much for your help.
I checked Bugpiper on EBay and he has a lot of great things, but I didn't see any woollen twill tape listed.

Ken, I was also thinking of contacting Robert MacDonald. I was very impressed by his work and his background.

Matt, I found this site that has worsted wool twill tape:
http://www.woodedhamlet.com/tapes_br...ted_twill.html
Thanks for sharing the site you found.

A couple of questions:
Is green the color that is always/usually used as the binding/top band for military kilts?
Is black or navy or forest green ever used?
I'm guessing that 1 1/2" wide would be the best, as compared with 7/8" or less. Yes?
Does the twill have to be wool or is cotton okay?

A few years ago, I used green grosgrain ribbon because I couldn't find a source for green wool twill tape. I know it's not proper or correct, but it worked.

[madmacs]

I seem to recall seeing officers kilts having a regular tartan band, which wouldnt be a surprise if they had to buy their own... Conversely other ranks kilts likely get recycled altered and repaired... The tape probably makes/made repairs easier...

Wasnt there someone who popped up on here saying they were a military tailor last year?

I dont think that green is the only colour now...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Army-Surpl...item414910d798

[creagdhubh]

You may want to contact Robert MacDonald in Vancouver.
http://www.westcoastkilts.com/
He specializes in military kilts.

I had never heard of this chap, some of his text on his website is hilarious! He also sounds like he knows what he is doing and talking about!!!

Thanks,

[KenB]

Robert MacDonald spent a good many hours refurbishing all the regimental kilts for the Seaforth Highlanders. Yup, he knows what it is all about.