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    Those 8-yard Heavy Polyviscose kilts

    Recently I posted pics of an 8-yard PV kilt which I had bought from Gold Brothers, in a modern fashion tartan called grey Hamilton.
    At the price (under £30) I had assumed they were made in Pakistan so I was surprised to discover that they are made in Galashiels, Scotland by a company called Hamilton Products who advertise them on ebay as available "direct from our factory in Galashiels" (E-bay seller tartan54)

    I bought another of these kilts in solid black. It arrived this morning and was immediately pressed into snow clearing duties, so that I can get Ann out from the house to the car and take her out for the day tomorrow.

    I am impressed with the pleating of these kilts, with as many pleats as you get on a much more expensive kilt, so I immediately ordered a third one, this next one will be in Heritage of Scotland tartan.

    Another view of the grey Hamilton for comparison.
    Last edited by cessna152towser; 6th February 09 at 03:21 PM.
    Regional Director for Scotland for Clan Cunningham International, and a Scottish Armiger.

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    So is this sorta like a USA Kilts semi-trad? Gotta save some money that the cloth and the sewing are all done in the UK.

    Ron
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    "I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."

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    That's a big surprise about them originating from Galashiels!

    Hope Anne has a lovely day out tomorrow!
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    I must say those are very nice! Enjoy the day out tomorrow!

    Rob

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    they do look good

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    they look good! I bought a black one as well! It's great value for £24! :mrgreen:
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    Nice pick up Alex! L30 for a 8 yard, what a deal, I like the tartan as well.ith:

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    Lookin' good there, Cessna!!

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