Quest for a tartan

[Mingan]

I'm currently hunting for some Quebec tartan. It's kinda rare, and I've only ever seen it in 10oz. I would prefer it being 100% wool, and I'm not sure whether to make it 4 or 8 yds. I think it would look better pleated to stripe, but I'm not sure to box- or knife- pleat it. And does anyone know good Canuck kiltmakers(to save customs and shipping mostly)?

[McMurdo]

Is there a tartan shop anywhere near Quebec City? If not you may want to look at the following sites

www.freedomkilts.com

www.canadiancasualkilts.com

www.kiltscanada.com

www.burnetts-struth.com

www.scottishcompany.com

[Mingan]

There appears not to be any tartan shops in Quebec City, which is hardly surprising .
Btw, it looks like this :

[The Wizard of BC]

I can get you the Quebec Tartan in both 13 and 16 oz. Scottish Wool.

Cost are $78.50 & $86.60 per yard respectively.

Please remember that the Quebec Tartan is an Asymmetrical Tartan and we will need to specify the fabric to be one continuous length.

[Ayin McFye]

Steve can definitely get you what you want.

The thing is if a tartan is registered, and isn't restricted or has a copyright that states only specific individuals can reproduce the tartan then there would definitely be mills out there that can weave it for you. Like McMurdo said though we have many Kilt Merchants on this site that should be able to get you want you want.

I'd visit the above sites that McMurdo listed and find which style you prefer the most and contact that maker via email and let them know that you're interested.

That is a really nice looking tartan by the way. If you have it made you'll definitely have to post some pictures of it.

P.S. Welcome to Xmarks!

[Carolina Kiltman]

The way I understand it, Canada, being a member of the NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement(?) Area(?) anything made by a member nation can move freely w/o paying any tarriff. I also was led to understand that Canada, being part of the UK's commonwealth of nations, has a similar agreement. Hence some USA companies buy tartan material through a Canadian source, and import it duty free, rather than deal with the hassle of importing it directly to the US.

That said, I am also a firm believer in helping out my fellow countrymen, so I would go along with Steve at Freedom Kilts. Sounds like he can help you best.

[The Wizard of BC]

NAFTA or the North American Free Trade Act is a Multinational Treaty.
If those two words, "Multinational" & "Treaty" didn't cause you to break out in fits of hysterical laughter then please remember that this Act is hundreds of thousands of words long, written by lawyers. And that is just the first paragraph.

What it comes down to is the judgment of the individual Customs Agent on the desk at the time your package arrives at the border. Did the agent have their coffee that morning? Did they have a fight with their spouse last night? Does the Agent like the color of tape used on the package? Can the Agent read?

There are just too many variables to know for sure if your Kilt will be charged Duty during its trip.