Help! I don't know what I'm doing!

[Colin]

Not to hijack the thread, but is there any retail source for modest quantities (enough for one or two kilts ) of PV from Marton Mills? The web site is obviously for corporate customers only.

I could be wrong, but I thought a few people from the site had bought quanities from Marton Mills in the past. May be worth the email to ask them if it is possible.

[Blu (Ontario)]

.... I'm thinking of geting a traditional style kilt but I'm not sure which company I should go to...

I'm going to suggest taking a serious look at the USA kilts. I've not yet bought one of these but their great reputation precedes them.

As Colin said..."you get what you pay for"... but also, you probably want a kilt that looks good and you will be proud to wear. In the end, that's what it's all about.

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[PipingScot]

I have no shame - I am a kilt snob!! Buy 8 yards 16oz Strome quality wool worsted tartan material from LochCarron Weavers in Scotland and bask in the knowledge that you cannot get any better!! - PipingScot.

I own acrylic, PV and wool tartan kilts now. Each has been important in my "evolution" as a kilt wearer. My Acrylics got me into wearing kilts - but to be honest, I rarely wear them any more. My PV kilts are from Rocky and Kelly - they are great (especially in hot weather) - and for their cost there is nothing like them for fit, finish, and clean-ability. But my wool kilts are a whole other critter. Great swish, almost wrinkle free, and the colors are rich and deep. My 5 yarders are great year round. I wear them almost daily. My one handsewn, 8 yard, 16 oz (tank) is a work of art and deserves to be held for special occasions.

If money were no object, I'd have nothing but wool - but then again I live a cool to cold part of the country. I don't think I'm a kilt snob but I have to admit - I do love 100% wool kilts.