Couture Kilt

[Colin]

I sure like these ones though http://www.thistleandbroom.com/shopp...d/tab-kilt.htm It looks like the kilts are provided by 21st century kilts.

I still may have to add a tweed kilt to my collection one of these days. As Mr. MacDougall said though, I will look to our sponsors first. I know that both USA kilts and Kiltstore offer tweed kilts.

[Mr. MacDougall]

I sure like these ones though http://www.thistleandbroom.com/shopp...d/tab-kilt.htm

I like the kilt pin on the right.

[Galician]

I met the person behind this site, an American woman who is committed to helping traditional woolmakers receive a "fair market" return on their work. She oversees and coordinates the whole process of manufacture, from sheep owner to weaver and then the mill to ensure a quality project.

Yes, this will be on my "when I win the lottery" list, but I do admire and support her objectives in this process. I would also add that she is a sponsor of the major kilt event here in NYC, the Scottish Village, which lasts a week.

[Fox]

I'm all for "fair trade", "sustainability", and "organic", and am used to paying a little more for such support, but I found myself questioning the price on these all the same. Also, are not wool kilts organic and sustainable? Ok maybe antibiodics would cancel an organic classification.

I met the person behind this site, an American woman who is committed to helping traditional woolmakers receive a "fair market" return on their work. She oversees and coordinates the whole process of manufacture, from sheep owner to weaver and then the mill to ensure a quality project.

Yes, this will be on my "when I win the lottery" list, but I do admire and support her objectives in this process. I would also add that she is a sponsor of the major kilt event here in NYC, the Scottish Village, which lasts a week.

[davedove]

I'm trying to figure out "ethical tweed." Do they only use the wool from sheep who volunteer? Is all the sheering done at an upscale botique so that the sheep are comfortable?

[Frank McGrath]

I'm trying to figure out "ethical tweed." Do they only use the wool from sheep who volunteer? Is all the sheering done at an upscale botique so that the sheep are comfortable?

They are fed Guiness, Not Natural light.

[cacunn]

They are fed Guiness, Not Natural light.

Guiness is used if they want dark colored wool.

[Galician]

I'm all for "fair trade", "sustainability", and "organic", and am used to paying a little more for such support, but I found myself questioning the price on these all the same. Also, are not wool kilts organic and sustainable? Ok maybe antibiodics would cancel an organic classification.

Exactly, but, as she explained to me, there's not only the matter of antibiotics, but also of no use of pesticides on the fields where they graze, and non-toxic dyes to be used in the milling. It's a real commitment not only to the environment, but to helping the craft to sustain itself in a way so as to ensure its future.

[ccga3359]

Exactly, but, as she explained to me, there's not only the matter of antibiotics, but also of no use of pesticides on the fields where they graze, and non-toxic dyes to be used in the milling. It's a real commitment not only to the environment, but to helping the craft to sustain itself in a way so as to ensure its future.

And how does this justify the 2 - 3 times the price? No Toddo if you want a handsome tweed kilt go to USAKilts, if you want it natural for an extra $20 I'm sure Rocky will shed his kilt and sew it au naturel. Me personally I'd save that 20 .

[starbkjrus]

The way I read that is that Howie has designed an upscale line for them. I already thought he WAS pretty upscale. Just a bit more than I'm willing to pay.