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    I'm going to second Rocky's post.

    We need a good quality 16 oz. P/V fabric. We need this in a range of at least 50 if not 100 Tartans.

    That said it is up to us, the kilt wearers and buyers to drive the market to the point where the weaving mills and the support companies like jacket makers, leather workers, hose makers can survive.

    The Kilt itself is evolving and constantly being improved. We are in a period of renaissance in kilt wearing that has not been seen for over 200 years. With the work Rocky and others have done we are in no threat of stagnating innovation and development.

    The primary reason that it would seem like the kilt and the accessories have stopped evolving is because in today's world, if you are in the kilt business you are either big and make hundreds or you go broke.

    We are in desperate need of customers who will be willing to ask their kiltmaker for the innovation and development that will cause any change. In the Western world weaving mills are closing due to lack of sales. There are currently less than ten kilt jacket manufacturers and less than ten hose makers makers in the UK.
    Steve Ashton
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    I wear the kilt because:
    Swish + Swagger = Swoon.

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    Quote Originally Posted by creagdhubh View Post
    No need for pockets to be included in the kilt...that is what a sporran, waistcoat or jacket pocket is for!

    Just my honest opinion,
    If we based it on need, would we be be wearing kilts,at all? We don't need kilts; we wear them because we like them and because many of us have an emotional craving for them.

    The OP asked what we would like to have in a kilt, not what we need. Do you really need double or triple fringe on the apron?
    Last edited by Lyle1; 6th July 11 at 06:31 PM. Reason: missing pronoun

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    Quote Originally Posted by AcuteEnigma View Post
    Ewan McGregor


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    Here's an idea that's a bit out there:

    An "electronic cloth" that can be programmed to display different tartans or other designs, similar to the "electronic paper" we already have (e.g. Amazon's Kindle). Of course, there would probably need to be many advances in miniaturization and materials science to make such a cloth possible, and it would still probably never be as fine quality as worsted wool.

    Coming back to the here and now, I agree with everything Rocky said.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AcuteEnigma View Post
    Ewan McGregor


    Hmmm... OK...

    Ya want this one:

    Courtesy http://www.kiltmen.com/photogallery4.htm.

    or this one:

    Courtesy http://photobucket.com/images/Ewan+McGregor+Kilt/.



    As far as what I want in a kilt - I already have it. A garment that fits well, looks good, and is built to last.
    Last edited by EagleJCS; 7th July 11 at 12:00 AM. Reason: Changed source of second pic.
    John

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    If it ain't bust don't fix it

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    What would you like to see in a kilt... That easy and simple... Me!!!! And I will as soon as I can get my money together.... ARGH!!!!! Aye money.... now if I can just get that beast of a car I own to stop eating all of my spare cash!!! 8-)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Richard View Post
    If it ain't bust don't fix it
    I don't suppose that anyone will be surprised that I have some sympathy with this comment.
    " Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jock Scot View Post
    I don't suppose that anyone will be surprised that I have some sympathy with this comment.
    Wht a shock . . . Jock!
    Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair.

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    I like wearing casual kilts for hiking and I think there's much room for innovation and improvement there. I find the Elkommando kilt comfortable but would like to see improvements in the look. I would like to see more muted tartans and new fabrics for hiking and outdoors.
    "The fun of a kilt is to walk, not to sit"

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