Kosher Hair Canvas

[Dixiecat]

Indeed, but it is a little off putting. Gives me the impression that they might not be that helpful.

Indeed. Again, based on my experience as a sew-er and having been involved in the business of fit/pattern design and drafting and sewing education for quite a few years, I have found that closing off a technique like that is completely backward and completely alien. Some people seem to think that their knowledge is worth more than it is, sometimes it is, but in that particular instance, no, it's not.

However, doesn't hurt to ask!

[Rabbi_Pazo]

Dear Friend,

I understand that you are interested in obtaining materials for making a "kosher" kilt. First of all the tern "Kosher" pertains to food only, as the Laws of Kashrut govern what may be kosher or pasul (no fit).

I do own seventeenkilts made under strict rabbinical supervision to ensure that the applicable laws ( the Law of Sha'anetz) were observed, in addition to the laws of Shomeir Shabbat (which prohibit the performance of "Melakhot" during Shabbat or Yamin Tovim.

I designed a tartan specifically for Rabbi, and co-designed several other "Israeli" tartans inspired on places on the Holy Land.

When obtaining the tartan, you have to consult with your weaver to ENSURE that no part of the process of the weaving, setting of the llom etc. take place on Shabbat of Yamin Tovim. This can be easily accomplish by having clear written and verbal comunications with the weaver.

Once you obtain the tartan, you must finf a kiltmaker that is knowlegeable about the laws of Sha'anetz and Shabbat. There can be NO misture of any other material other than wool, including the sewing thread and the stibilizing material. This is by far the hardest part of the process, since the only person I know that accomplishes this has made this process a proprietary part of the construction of your kilt (a sort of kiltmaker's trade secret).

The entine kilt is 100% hand sewn using virgin wool (tratan not previously used). Since this forum does not permit the posting of websites, you will have to find hi yourself via google or other search engine. If you find my piping website, there is a direct link to this very special kiltmaker.by the way the result is an extraordinarily strong "Heirloom Quality" kilt capable withstanding tremendous amounts of pulling pressure without the slightest shift on the tartan.

As you have already figure out, being a Jew is not easy. Good luck!

Kindest Regards,

Rabbi Dr. Raphael Pazo

[piperdbh]

So it looks like the answer is, "No."

[xman]

Rabbi Pazo,

Thank-you for your reply.

Not to worry. My client is only concerned that there be no linen in the wool garment and I have ensured that the construction will meet his needs.

[Hothir Ethelnor]

There are several different interpretations of the laws concerning mixing of fibers.

I assume Rabbi Pazo is holding to the strictest interpretation.

The loosest being that any mixture except wool and linen is fine.

[Barb T]

....since the only person I know that accomplishes this has made this process a proprietary part of the construction of your kilt (a sort of kiltmaker's trade secret).

I have to say that all of us should be deeply grateful that not all kiltmakers hide their methods in this proprietary fashion. If they did, the vast majority of us on this forum would not be making kilts except by guess and by gosh.