Another AtlantaKilts.com review

[Leprechaun 91]

Here we go...

I received an answer to the questions I asked Atlanta Kilts via email.

I asked,

1. Is there a way to know which Mill and range the tartan will be from? (Tartans can vary greatly in set size and color hue depending on Mill and range.)

2. Are these kilts made with full hair canvas interfacing and stabilizers as well as the liner?

3. Is this kilt shipped hemmed or is the a selvedge hem?

4. Is there a way to communicate wit the kilt maker directly with comments or questions if the above questions cannot be answered by you? (I intend to order through you but with a tailored garment it helps to speak with the tailor sometimes.)

Here is their Answer:

Hello David,

Our 100% wool kilts are custom made in Scotland. The fabric is from Marton Mills if it pictured on our website. Tartans that are not pictured on our website can be ordered from the Lochcarron Mills, if they produce the tartan. It is an additional $100 for tartans from the Lochcarron Mill.

I can't tell, without taking the kilt apart, exactly what kind of interfacing/stabilizer they use in the lining. If feels like hair canvas.

The wool kilts are hemmed to the selvage.

I can send the list of your questions to our vendor in Scotland and they can answer them if they have not been answered to your satisfaction.

We look forward to working with you,

Kathy

1. It "Feels" like it has a stabilizer. (Not sure what that means.)
2. It's Marton Mills or you can upcharge if your need an unlisted tartan Locharon (reasonable)
3. It is unhemmed. (Good... A hem on a 16 oz wool won't drape or swing right.)
4. They will mediate with the maker. (Probably an act to protect their sources. ... not entirely unreasonable.)

I'm still not sold. I would love to see one. At the price, I just can't imagine it being on par with my Geoffrey Taylor TANK.

Should I have them forward the questions to their maker?

[O'Callaghan]

- Got it.

Yeah. I have one of their acrylics. I like it as a pub kilt or a fowl weather kilt but it is certainly not a formal kilt. It is what they rent with their packages though. I'm asking them about their 16oz Sheeps Wool option. I want to know a few things about this since they have a base quote of $375 on their site. I can't imagine it's a proper kilt with Hair canvas interfacing and stabilizer at that price.

I'll share my findings here though.

David

Something that call's itself 'sheep's wool' probably isn't even a worsted weave, and may be the sort of loose weave often seen with acryllics. Although in fact I have acryllic kilts that are both worsted weave and loose woven. The latter are prone to 'pilling' and the former are not. Only a very few vendors in the past have offered real wool that is not worsted weave, but that may be what they are selling?

ETA: And it could explain the price