I was at Fraser & Kirkbright yesterday visiting Gordon and returning the damaged X Marks Tartan.

Gordon presented me with what we believe is the worlds first true 13oz. 65% Polyester / 35% Rayon. I am now the proud owner of 4 yards of Black Watch.

This is truly marvelous fabric. The hand is soft and velvety. The selvedge is very nice. The colors are true and deep. I can't wait to make this into a kilt.

Gordon warned me that this is only a test run. He only wove a small amount as a test. But if there is enough interest he will begin to produce this as a stock fabric and it will be available through his website.

He also explained that until he has some confirmed interest he cannot afford the expense of ordering a ton of yarn. He also said that he may not be able to get all the colors that would be needed to weave every Tartan.

So what he asked me to do, was to post here on X Marks and request anyone interested in 13oz. P/V to shoot him an e-mail and express your interest.

He will then assess if he should proceed with Black Watch first and then the variations of Black Watch. If you have a specific Tartan you would like to see let him know. All the P/V will be only modern colors. Reds and bright blues will be the hardest to get but he said Black Stewart and other similar Tartans should be possible.

Please e-mail Gordon at; info@wooltartan.com