Ron thats a great question I'd love to know that answer, considering machine stitching a kilt is a bit quicker than hand stiching but it is still labour intensive, I would hope that children aren't involved in the making of these kilts. I too have read many slave labour stories and abuses that go on. I 'm a little passionate about the subject I work with kids so I get a little worked up sometimes. I'm not meaning to sound political I know many companies use this form of labour it dosen't mean I have to agree with it.