Wanted Powell of Wales Kilt

[Mel1721L]

Mel, if the problem with your Powell kilt was with the construction, and not the fabric itself, then it seems like your best bet would be to have someone like USAK order the fabric from WTC and make you a kilt. Not sure if anyone beside WTC is weaving welsh tartans on anything but a custom basis. Best of luck on your quest.

I would be loath to buy it from them after the hassle I had getting a refund from the kilt I bought off them.

[Thekiltedmohawk]

If you want a kilt made without a stabilizer that comes apart after wearing it a dozen times, buy one from the Wales Tartan Centre. I certainly recommend that you don't. It looks like I'll have to give up on it.

That wouldn't happen with a USAK's or a Freedom's kilts I promise you. Contact them, and they will make you a better kilt in Powell tartan.

[Mel1721L]

All of the Welsh Tartans are the exclusive product of The Wales Tartan Center. They are who designed them.

All of the Welsh Tartan are woven in in 13oz only and do not have a kilt selvedge so must be hemmed.

I find the weave to be far more loose or open that what we would expect with kilt fabrics.

I'm sorry but you won't find the Howells/Powell Tartan anywhere else.

That's what I suspected. Thanks for that, I guess I'll live without it.

[Mel1721L]

That wouldn't happen with a USAK's or a Freedom's kilts I promise you. Contact them, and they will make you a better kilt in Powell tartan.

As pointed out, they get them from WTC.

[Thekiltedmohawk]

As pointed out, they get them from WTC.

Fair enough. I hope you can somehow get to wear it in the future if there's a better solution comes up.

[MacKenzie]

As pointed out, they get them from WTC.

Freedom Kilts and USA Kilts (and others) can get the tartan from WTC and build you a kilt with the stabilizer/strength you desire.

[Mel1721L]

Freedom Kilts and USA Kilts (and others) can get the tartan from WTC and build you a kilt with the stabilizer/strength you desire.

I'll see if I can find someone UK based.

[Mike S]

If I were you, I'd go with Paul Henry or Houston's, both of whom are U.K. based. They could likely get the Welsh tartan for cheaper than you could in the process as well.

[Mel1721L]

If I were you, I'd go with Paul Henry or Houston's, both of whom are U.K. based. They could likely get the Welsh tartan for cheaper than you could in the process as well.

Thanks I'll check them out when I can get a day off.

[RockyR]

As pointed out, they get them from WTC.

There's a difference between getting the CLOTH from WTC and the KILT from WTC. We (as does Freedom Kilts) order the cloth and make the kilts in house.