Like you, I too surfed the net and read up on various kilt makers in the US and the UK. After borrowing a friend's kilt that was made by Geoffrey (tailor) about 20 years ago and being totally impressed on how well it looked, I ordered both my kilt and PC jacket from them. The service was excellent. They have a toll free phone number from the US and I actually talked to them to place the order. I've got Stillwater kilts also, but nothing comes close to the Geoffrey (tailor) products.