There is a source for 16 ounce Poly Viscose out there, and it's probably where they get theirs from. The material is quite nice in weight, and the tightness in the weave. Don't judge THIS poly viscose material by other ones... or the way that these particular kilts are constructed. A talented and educated hand with this heavier material is better than you would think.
The teflon coating is used by numerous PV mills around the world... and there are a LOAD of them. I'm particularly partial to wool/viscose blends over the PV. The look's much better, the feel's nearly identical to wool, the weights are numerous, and the maintenance is minimal compared to pure wool. The cost is also more realistic than what you're being quoted from some mills.
Tartans from this particular mill with the 16 ounce PV are limited since they're respecting the House of Edgar rights. There are, however, more than 500 to choose from at this time. If it's necesary, there's also another PV mill that makes the 300g material that you're used to (10.56oz) and they'll make it in anything you want. It's also coated, but costs 1/2 what you're seeing from other larger mills. They also do business in the USA so that there are no duties, imports or liens added-in to the final costs.
I'm currently using them both, and know that their quality is good.
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