Bright Skye

[jmercier]

Actually last I heard Marton Mills and Locharron are the only two places making IoS in wool currently, though i'm sure you can special order it from other places at a higher price. Both of them are very very nice. I've got a 5-6yrd IoS kilt being made from 13oz Marton Mills woven tartan on order currently.

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Actually last I heard Marton Mills and Locharron are the only two places making IoS in wool currently, though i'm sure you can special order it from other places at a higher price. Both of them are very very nice. I've got a 5-6yrd IoS kilt being made from 13oz Marton Mills woven tartan on order currently.

Lochcarron and Marton Mills are the only two companies who currently have permission to produce the Isle of Skye tartan (which is a copyrighted design). They both offer it in 13 oz wool. Lochcarron, in addition, offers it in 10 oz and 16 oz, as well. (I'm not as familiar with MM, so I don't know if they do other weights, or not).

And, as McHummel says, he can supply it in PV, and has obtained the necessary permissions to do so.

[Sheep In Wolf's Clothing]

MM do sell the IOS in 16oz. I have a swatch on my desk. Their website has most of their swatch book on it. There is also an e-mail link if you want to e-mail them any questions. They have always been prompt with a response when I have e-mailed them. They are a great company to work with.
The URL for their highland cloth: http://www.martonmills.com/range/dept/6
The contact URL: http://www.martonmills.com/contact.html
Have fun!
Sara
Who is now not sure whether to go with the 16oz or 13oz cloth thanks to Steve's and Chef's review!!

[Chef]

Have fun!
Sara
Who is now not sure whether to go with the 16oz or 13oz cloth thanks to Steve's and Chef's review!!

I think it depends on how much yardage you plan on making the kilt from. If it's six yards or more I would highly recommend the 13oz.

[McMurdo]

Sara
Who is now not sure whether to go with the 16oz or 13oz cloth thanks to Steve's and Chef's review!!

Sara
I have had my Isle of Skye for about a year now, and as we both have the same climate, I would strongly suggest the 16oz wool, I have been able to wear my Isle of Skye in some of the worst weather we have had this winter, and been quite toasty in it, it also hangs so very nicely.

[Ancienne Alliance]

Sara
I have had my Isle of Skye for about a year now, and as we both have the same climate, I would strongly suggest the 16oz wool, I have been able to wear my Isle of Skye in some of the worst weather we have had this winter, and been quite toasty in it, it also hangs so very nicely.

I'm worried about your feet ! Is there not an elegant solution for feet wear in a snowy environment ?

[ccga3359]

I'm worried about your feet ! Is there not an elegant solution for feet wear in a snowy environment ?

Yes, whisky!

[Jake_S]

Yes, whisky!

[McMurdo]

I'm worried about your feet ! Is there not an elegant solution for feet wear in a snowy environment ?

The hose I am wearing in that picture are what are billed as winter hose, and my feet were quite dry and warm, also this picture was taken outside of my work, if I were going to be out for any length of time I would have worn my boots, however elegant they are not.

[Sheep In Wolf's Clothing]

Thanks McMurdo and Chef..
I think you two are right.. I will go with the 16oz.. I hope global warming hit us soon up here!!
Sara
Who hopes the Canadian dollar gains some momentum back or I will be waiting longer for my IOS!!