Great Highlandwear-A review.

[Monkey@Arms]

I was cruising thier website last night and interestingly could find not one place where they describe where their physical location of business actually is sited, nor where they ship from or where their items are manufactured (either clothing or other accessories).

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Their prices are too good to be true----easily 30-50% below most other vendors for what appear to be similar items. 8yd 13oz handsewn kilts for $163US? Diced Balmorals for $12.50US? Shipping is international, so steep for one or two items but more reasonable with moderately sized orders. I have been tempted to order a coupl balmorals from them just to see what the quality and service are for myself.

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Any other satisfied customers out there for GreatHighlandwear.com?

FM,

Did you see this thread? http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/g...272/index.html

A lot of your questions answered there. In short, the company is in Pakistan (which used to be clear from their website), and I believe this is the first and only product review you will find.

Best regards,

Jake

[The Kilted Reverend]

I just looked at their website and they have changed the information on the about us section. It no longer states plainly that their product comes from Pakistan..........

Slainte,
Rev.

[ForresterModern]

FM,

Did you see this thread? http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/g...272/index.html

A lot of your questions answered there. In short, the company is in Pakistan (which used to be clear from their website), and I believe this is the first and only product review you will find.

Best regards,

Jake

Thanks Monkey but i have been following both threads. My point is that they have completely scoured their web site documentation of any evidence that they are located, manufacture, or ship from anywhere in particular, which I think will likely leave the impression with anybody not familiar with them from this forum that they are in Scotland or the US, not in Pakistan. If their goods are quality, it does not matter to me where they come from, as long as all is legal and ethical. But why go out of your way to HIDE your site of business, unless you have a reason, and then, what is their reason?

jeff

[kiltedsawyer]

Thanks Monkey but i have been following both threads. My point is that they have completely scoured their web site documentation of any evidence that they are located, manufacture, or ship from anywhere in particular, which I think will likely leave the impression with anybody not familiar with them from this forum that they are in Scotland or the US, not in Pakistan. If their goods are quality, it does not matter to me where they come from, as long as all is legal and ethical. But why go out of your way to HIDE your site of business, unless you have a reason, and then, what is their reason?

jeff

I think it stands to reason that they are aware of the poor reputation held by goods from Pakistan. It is therefore in their interest to conceal that fact. I am wondering about the statement that their kilts are actually made from four yards of double wide material and thus their eight yard kilt has a seam hidden in the pleats. Do other kiltmakers do this? I also find it curious that they advertise their kilts as being available in "any tartan." That seems more than a little hard to believe.
Respectfully,
David

[Monkey@Arms]

I am wondering about the statement that their kilts are actually made from four yards of double wide material and thus their eight yard kilt has a seam hidden in the pleats. Do other kiltmakers do this?

Yes, this one of the normal way of constructing a kilt, including those handmade by high end kiltmakers.

Best regards,

Jake