Marton Mills wool/poly tartan

[Alan H]

I'm considering buying a few yards of this stuff and making a kilt out of it. *Considering*. I mean, I have two sets of material sitting right here and I kind of don't need three sets, but we'll see.

I just hand-washed (in warm water, in the bathtub) a wool/poly kilt that I got from Caledonia Kilts, and it came out just great. I wouln't dare do that with a wool kilt.

Anybody ever use their tartan blend to make a kilt? How's the selvedge, will I have to hem this?

[Moosehead]

I wish I could say yes...but, they have yet to reply to any messages. Whereas, both Strathmore and Locharron have so far been great.

[CameronTaylor]

I agree, no answers or comments from Marton, I'm in need of a Sligo Rag (name from a line in "The Irish Rover" referring to fine clothing made in Sligo, my friends named their band that and I want a Sligo tartan kilt for the times I get and make a fool of myself , uhmm, I mean sing with them ...)
I did see a place www.scotyard.com with several tartans but $60 a yard is a little steep thinks I.


CT -

[switchblade5984]

I agree, no answers or comments from Marton, I'm in need of a Sligo Rag (name from a line in "The Irish Rover" referring to fine clothing made in Sligo, my friends named their band that and I want a Sligo tartan kilt for the times I get and make a fool of myself , uhmm, I mean sing with them ...)
I did see a place www.scotyard.com with several tartans but $60 a yard is a little steep thinks I.


CT -

well all
i have orderd samples from
edgar
marton
and
frathmore


all sent them recieved in less than a week

marton never did respond they just sent the samples

so if you are thinking of buying feel free to ask for a sample
(didnt cost me anything)
and most are big enough to make a set of flashes

alan i will be bringing tha samples to the campbell games

[switchblade5984]

update Locharron charges for samples

1.30 two heavier

1.00 lighter weight

in pounds