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26th April 10, 01:09 PM
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Lets try this again
At long last, ready to buy a kilt...
Lots of questions
first, traditional vs. casual
My band kilt is military/traditional, rides about an inch or two above navel, and I find it a little uncomfortable. I have considered a "casual" style, thinking that the only difference is that the casual rides lower, about where dress pants would sit...just on the hip. All other things being equal...belt loops, pleating, construction, are there other considerations in choosing traditional or casual?
second...the highlands of South Asia
There is a company in Pakistan called Greenland Pipe Company (where did they get that name???) who advertises kilts and accessories at prices that are too good to be true...8 yard kilt 70% wool, military standards for under $50...ghillie brogues for under 20. My first instinct is to dismiss this as, clearly, too good to be true. Anybody had any experience with these guys?
third...wool vs. polyviscose
are there advantages with polyviscose that I should know about? I have been told that it does not hang or move as well as wool...true? what about travelling...does one survive being packed in a suitcase better than the other?
fourth...
I have spoken to people at USA Kilts and ScotWeb. Any observations on how reliable they are? quality and satisfaction?
I have read some of the posts on this forum and got some good pointers already. Thanks to all...
Bruce
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