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    Re: Marton Mills wool

    I have one kilt in a 16oz Marton Mills cloth (Grey Heritage). Very smart, sturdy and uncreasable but a bit more scratchy than my other kilts which are Lochcarron, but wear it all the time.
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    Re: Marton Mills wool

    Quote Originally Posted by John_Carrick View Post
    I have one kilt in a 16oz Marton Mills cloth (Grey Heritage). Very smart, sturdy and uncreasable but a bit more scratchy than my other kilts which are Lochcarron, but wear it all the time.
    John
    I agree with you and others who've commented in this vein. I have one also, 16oz Douglas Grey Modern from Marton Mills. I also find that it has a coarser feel than my other kilts, which are all either Lochcarron or Batley fabric. That doesn't make me like it any less or wear it any less, however -- it's a fine kilt and I'd have no qualms about buying/wearing others in Marton Mills wool tartans.
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    Re: Marton Mills wool

    Marton Mills wool is fantastic for the price in my opinon. My best kilt, hand made by my grandmother, is crafted from the stuff and it is comfortable and sturdy. I say go for it.

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    Re: Marton Mills wool

    Marton Mills makes it possible for the not so rich people (me) to be able to get decent cloth to make a fine kilt from. You can not go wrong purchasing from them.
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    Re: Marton Mills wool

    And they do have some very handsome tartans that no one else weaves. I agree with PaulHenry that they are not my "go-to" tartan source, but for tartans that no one else weaves, or for a client who wants to keep the cost down a bit, I don't hesitate to order from them.
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    Re: Marton Mills wool

    I have a Marton mills 13oz medium weight that I use for out on the hills it is in Dark Alba and I find it very good.

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    Re: Marton Mills wool

    Marton Mills Jura is good material. I made two kilts of this material. It is a little bit more stretchy than Lochcarron but I think this is comfortable when you must sit in your kilt. The colours are not so bright but you can only recognize in direct comparison. The service and the delivery time is very good.

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