Need help identifying kilt maker

[DireStraitsFan]

I'm trying to find the name of a kiltmaker and where I might be able to purchase another kilt (by the same manufacturer) online. It's a casual 8 yard poly-viscose kilt in the Macleod of Harris tartan. I am really happy with the kilt, but I would like to see what else the manufacturer offers in the interest of another purchase.

I was told by the retailer that these were made in Scotland, but there's no name on the tag. I'm just hoping one of you very knowledgeable gents might recognize the tags and have some information. Is this the dreaded Gold Brothers kilt that Xmarkers have lamented for years now? See pics below, and thanks again for all of your help!












Thanks for taking the time.

Kris

[Thomas H]

I too have looked into this But I think this is a General tag put on many Kilts.

[DireStraitsFan]

I too have looked into this But I think this is a General tag put on many Kilts.

That's what I was afraid of. Thanks for the input!

[davidg]

I can't be absolutely certain but I think it's Heritage of Scotland, which I also believe is the Gold (Gould?) Brothers

It is certainly not a label used by Scottish kilt makers and the words "authentic woven tartan" give the game away Those words are pretty meaningless and attempt to deceive purchasers into thinking it is an authentic "woven and made in Scotland" product when it clearly is not

[NorCalPiper]

These kilts are not made in Scotland.

[Farlander]

These kilts are not made in Scotland.

Agreed! They are also clearly machine made. Quality is not top notch, (even for machine made). Still, if the price is right, it could be a perfectly serviceable beginners kilt.

[chrisupyonder]

http://www.heritageofscotland.com/Ca...34,product.php

I bought one 2 weeks ago and just got another in Black Watch while the discount offer is on. Both need turning up 2 inches so not worn them yet. Seem ok for a knockabout kilt so can keep my £300 tank for special occasions.

Chris.

[BCAC]

http://www.heritageofscotland.com/Ca...34,product.php

I bought one 2 weeks ago and just got another in Black Watch while the discount offer is on. Both need turning up 2 inches so not worn them yet. Seem ok for a knockabout kilt so can keep my £300 tank for special occasions.

Chris.

I'm just wondering why people seem to need to save their tanks for special occasions?

Tanks are virtually indestructable so I don't really see the need.

I honestly would do almost anything in my tanks (except perhaps building or garage work) but then again, I don't have to do "dirty" work very often.

[chrisupyonder]

http://www.heritageofscotland.com/Ca...34,product.php

I bought one 2 weeks ago and just got another in Black Watch while the discount offer is on. Both need turning up 2 inches so not worn them yet. Seem ok for a knockabout kilt so can keep my £300 tank for special occasions.

Chris.

Sorry about quoting myself but I thought you may be interested in this.

I received my second kilt, a black watch 8yd poly from above and I am not at all happy with it. I will be returning it to H of S. The first one was MacLeod of Harris Ancient, is ok for the price. The material is fairly stiff and holds the pleats well. The second one I only opened on Wednesday and it is just not the same material. It is very soft and limp, creases very easiley and after pressing looks no better. I can almost form a crease in a fold with my hand. The material looks more suitable as cushion material. It is unwearable and I am sending this back and will try another tartan. If no better I will ask for my money back.
I cannot understand how 2 kilts advertised as the same material can be so different.

I have now learned my lesson the hard way. A wool kilt is much, much better. I wore my 16oz 8yd Lochcarron Strome hand made to measure tank almost every day on my recent 6 week tour of Scotland including driving every day and it never needed pressing and the pleats are still crisp. If it did get creased in the car, they quickly dissapeared once I was stood up or hung it up overnight. I paid £280 for this tank and it is much easier to wear and fits perfectly.

At over £100 including shipping for these 2 Poly-whatever kilts which still need turning up 2 inches, I am now sorry I bothered as £100 is a good chunk towards another wool tank. I will never buy another poly and am now saving for another tank from my local kilt shop in Thurso. As far as wearing a tank on a daily basis, no problem, it will probably last years.

Just thought I would let you all know.

Chris.

[The Wizard of BC]

This forum started up just as the world was being introduced to all sorts of new ideas about how to make a kilt and how to market them.
Since our beginnings we have been faced with the cunudrum of how to treat these newer types and styles of kilt.

There is one thing that this forum is very good at. That is the passing on of information. Sometimes that information can be seen as positive and sometimes negative.

We have been trying to inform each other for years that just because a kilt is advertised as, for example - "Heavy weight P/V" that the truth may be something different.
We have been telling people for years that there is only one reputable weaving mill producing kilt-worthy true P/V. That the correct meaning of P/V is - fabric made of a blend of Polyester and Rayon. That the one weaving mill produces only one weight and it is 12oz per linear yard.

I don't think anyone here honestly thinks that getting people into kilts is a bad thing. I do think that the majority will agree that the marketing used to sell some kilts can be misleading to the uninformed.

That is what makes this forum so important. Why we all need to pass along the word that this forum is here, is available to anyone who wishes to wear a kilt, and is full of honest and factual information.

It is this forum that has been informing people that the labels as shown in the opening post of this thread are the ones used by the myrid of kiltmakers based in Sailkot, Pakistan. (at my last count over 150 of them) That the majority of these kilt are woven of an Acrylic fiber. That these kilts are different from a 'Tank'. Not necessarily better or worse, but different.

It should not matter that one of our members buys one of these kilts. It should not matter, as long as they are informed and know what they are buying.
What does matter is that too often the uninformed buy these because the do not know from the labels or the sales pitch what they are really getting for their hard earned dollar.

We really need to stop fighting among ourselves and do what we do best. Pass on honest and factual information in a respectful and friendly way.

We need to recognize that some of our members want and would like a kilt that costs less than $100.00 so they can go to the pub and not need to worry if it gets a beer spilled on it, or while mowing the lawn on a really hot sticky day. We need to accept that the less expensive alternative to a Tank is a viable garment for many of our members, their intended use, their lifestyle and budget.

As long as they are informed! As long as they know what they are buying and are happy with their kilt. That really is the only thing that is important.

The OP of this thread asked a valid question. The label in his kilt did not state the manufacturer. He liked the kilt and wanted to know where he could get another one. We should have given him the information.