Fraser and Kirkbright remnants: Douglas, Lindsay, RCMP

**Alan H** · 26th January 07, 09:58 AM

check 'em out.

16 ounce wool RCMP for $16 a meter! Heads up, Canadians!

Plus their usual... I've always liked the Lindsay tartan, but I'm restraining myself.

http://www.wooltartan.com/tartans5.htm

Their 10 ounce wool/poly tartans are a great deal for those of us looking to make a kilt for practice. It's light stuff, but fine in the summer and the fabric looks very nice. Besides, you can't beat the price.

**Splash_4** · 26th January 07, 10:14 AM

That RCMP is a nice tartan!

**BEEDEE** · 26th January 07, 10:48 AM

I ordered 6m of the Grey & Green this week. You can't beat CDN $6.00/m. The light grey looks cool also.

Brian

**possingk** · 26th January 07, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by BEEDEE

I ordered 6m of the Grey & Green this week. You can't beat CDN $6.00/m. The light grey looks cool also.

Brian

I have been thinking about ordering both of these. Could you let me know when you get these what you think of them, and of course when you make them into kilts I would love pictures.

Originally Posted by AlanH

check 'em out.

16 ounce wool RCMP for $16 a meter! Heads up, Canadians!

Plus their usual... I've always liked the Lindsay tartan, but I'm restraining myself.

http://www.wooltartan.com/tartans5.htm

Their 10 ounce wool/poly tartans are a great deal for those of us looking to make a kilt for practice. It's light stuff, but fine in the summer and the fabric looks very nice. Besides, you can't beat the price.

Thanks for the information

**Colin** · 26th January 07, 02:55 PM

The RCMP tartan is a nice one, but seeing as I have no connection to it (well very distant) and too much respect for that institution, I won't wear it. That's just me of course. I wouldn't buy the New York Firefighters tartan either though.

I am suprised there isn't a rush for the Douglas blend.

**fhpdo** · 26th January 07, 10:58 PM

Here are a few questions I hope someone here can answer....I have great faith in you guys by the way!
1) Does anyone have a picture of the RCMP tartan made into a kilt...Just something so I can see what it looks like on anything other than a computer swatch.
2) About how much would this cost me in US dollars per yard?
3) I have no connection with the RCMP but I am in law enforcement and have the utmost respect for their agency. Would it be disrespectful to have a kilt made in this material?

I trust your opinions guys
John

**Alan H** · 27th January 07, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by fhpdo

Here are a few questions I hope someone here can answer....I have great faith in you guys by the way!
1) Does anyone have a picture of the RCMP tartan made into a kilt...Just something so I can see what it looks like on anything other than a computer swatch.
2) About how much would this cost me in US dollars per yard?
3) I have no connection with the RCMP but I am in law enforcement and have the utmost respect for their agency. Would it be disrespectful to have a kilt made in this material?

I trust your opinions guys
John

may pictures of theRCMP tartan can be seen onthe Pipe Bands website, here:

http://www.rcmppipesanddrums.com/pag...to_gallery.htm

That's the gallery URL.

Figure that a meter is close enough to a yard that we won't worry about the difference. $16 CAN is about $13.50 in USA dollars. F&K charges $20 CAN in shipping and handling.

So if you were going to make a 6-yard kilt, you'd order 3 meters of the tartan. That would make a very nice kilt. I'm partial to 6 yard kilts. That would cost you 3 x $13.50 = $40.50 for the cloth, plus about $16.95 USA dollarsfor shipping and handling. Total is about $57

For an eight yard kilt just add another $13.50 to that for the extra yard of material. and pushit upto about $70. That is approximately what ONE YARD of top-quality tartanwillcost you,retail. This is a **GREAT DEAL** for anyone who can wear the RCMP tartan.

Now, as for wearing it, Iwouldn't, but then that's because I have no connection whatsoever...not even a vague connection to the RCMP. However, "Respect" is entirely in the attitude of the kilt-wearer, yes? I leave that call to you and your conscience.

**fhpdo** · 27th January 07, 08:56 PM

Thanks Alan
I am still debating a kilt in this tartan but I have always liked it .
John

**Colin** · 29th January 07, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by fhpdo

3) I have no connection with the RCMP but I am in law enforcement and have the utmost respect for their agency. Would it be disrespectful to have a kilt made in this material?

I trust your opinions guys
John

Just my opinion of course, but there seems to be a mutual respect society within law enforcement, so I don't see anything wrong with you (or anyone else for that matter) wearing the RCMP tartan.