Quote Originally Posted by Archangel
I've got to wonder if this is one of those areas we would know very little about and should be careful about jumping to conclusions. My wife has done weaving, I know very little. One thing I do know is that weaving patterns are a foundational part of the evolution of computer programming. The cards used in the industrial revolution became the cards of the 60s/70s. The point is that part was already in the cost so there would be no significant saving there.
I have been sewing since high school, & I find that working with high quality fabric is such a joy compared to lesser quality cloth. The tartan fabric used in trad kilts is very high quality. The weavers have somthing to be proud of.

Sherry