Lochcarron kilt Package -No longer for sale

**The Wizard of BC** · 9th June 16, 03:55 PM

I don't mean to pick nits too much but the fabric this kilt is made from is not woven by Lochcarron. I cannot say why there is a Lochcarron fabric tag inside.

So technically this is not a Lochcarron kilt package. To be 100% correct in your description kilts are described by who made the kilt not by who wove the fabric.

This Country Antrim Tartan is woven exclusively by House of Edgar.
The Antrim County Crest Tartan is owned by Rocky and woven by Marton Mills.

**Bruce M** · 10th June 16, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC

I don't mean to pick nits too much but the fabric this kilt is made from is not woven by Lochcarron. I cannot say why there is a Lochcarron fabric tag inside.

So technically this is not a Lochcarron kilt package. To be 100% correct in your description kilts are described by who made the kilt not by who wove the fabric.

This Country Antrim Tartan is woven exclusively by House of Edgar.
The Antrim County Crest Tartan is owned by Rocky and woven by Marton Mills.

I have read that the House of Edgar has exclusive rights to the county Antrim tartan since 1995. The kilt was made in 2004, is is possible that the fabric was woven before 1995, or maybe this is not a ccounty Antrim tartan? I bought the kilt from a reputable business.

**The Wizard of BC** · 10th June 16, 10:51 AM

Bruce,

The House of Edgar County Antrim Tartan is registered with a design date of 1 Jan 1996. It was designed by, and is even today, exclusive to House of Edgar. I checked with Locharron and they have not, and do not, weave fabric in this Tartan.

**Bruce M** · 10th June 16, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC

Bruce,

The House of Edgar County Antrim Tartan is registered with a design date of 1 Jan 1996. It was designed by, and is even today, exclusive to House of Edgar. I checked with Locharron and they have not, and do not, weave fabric in this Tartan.

Steve,

Not sure how this tag got in my kilt, but I am looking into it. I have removed all references to Locharron in the ad except for the thread title. Would you mind doing that or could you delete the thread altogether?

thanks, Bruce

**Jock Scot** · 10th June 16, 02:11 PM

Hmm two questions spring instantly to mind. One, is the tartan what it is supposed to be? Two, if it is what it is supposed to be and Lochcarron did not and do not weave it,or construct it, then why is their label on the kilt?

Perhaps we on this website could answer the first question, but the second is beyond the scope of this website, nevertheless perhaps "someone" with official clout, might like to seek out a satisfactory answer? Further more, there will be several more pertinent questions arising from an unsatisfactory answer to the second question.

**The Wizard of BC** · 10th June 16, 03:24 PM

I don't think all of that is necessary Bruce. It is a good kilt and I'm sure someone will appreciate it.
The only reason I even brought it up is that I just made a few Irish Tartan kilts.

I use the Marton Mills Irish County Crest Tartans but did my research to give the customer a choice.

The Tartan the kilt is made from is the HoE County Antrim.

**NPG** · 10th June 16, 03:58 PM

I have some interest in this, but I am concerned that it might be too large for me. The hips in particular are a good 4 inches larger than my measurements. This is why I thought I would ask here in the open, so if this is the wrong place for this question my apologies - Would hip measurements that far off make a big differences in the fit? If so, is there a way to alter a kilt in this case to make it fit better?

**Bruce M** · 11th June 16, 06:14 AM

Originally Posted by NPG

I have some interest in this, but I am concerned that it might be too large for me. The hips in particular are a good 4 inches larger than my measurements. This is why I thought I would ask here in the open, so if this is the wrong place for this question my apologies - Would hip measurements that far off make a big differences in the fit? If so, is there a way to alter a kilt in this case to make it fit better?

What size is your waist? I had the kilt made for me 12 years ago, at the time my pants waist was in the 38" range, I probably weighed about 220. I'm 6'4" and now I'm in the 245 range and the kilt is getting on the snug side but still comfortable. I've always had a pretty big *** though.

Bruce

**Bruce M** · 11th June 16, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC

I don't think all of that is necessary Bruce. It is a good kilt and I'm sure someone will appreciate it.
The only reason I even brought it up is that I just made a few Irish Tartan kilts.

I use the Marton Mills Irish County Crest Tartans but did my research to give the customer a choice.

The Tartan the kilt is made from is the HoE County Antrim.

Steve,

I spoke with a woman who runs the Scottish Imports shop here in Edmonton and she buys kilts from Lochcarron and the tag means it is a Lochcarron kilt but, in this case, the tartan has been purchased from HoE. So mystery solved, I feel better.

thanks, Bruce