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03-11-2010, 05:12 PM
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03-11-2010, 05:56 PM
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03-11-2010, 08:42 PM
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03-11-2010, 09:45 PM
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Welcome from Seattle!
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03-11-2010, 09:49 PM
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The pv material made by Marton Mills in the UK is an excellent alternative to wool for summer wear. The MMs pv will not pill or wear like other kinds of pv. I have had a USAK Casual kilt, which is made of MM's pv, for over three years and it looks as good as it did when new.
There are two US vendors I know of who use Marton Mills pv: USA Kilts and Skye Highland Outfitters. Both offer a casual 4 to 5-yard pv kilt as well as an 8-yard pv kilt.
Here are the links to both vendors:
USA Kilts: http://www.usakilts.com/store/cas_kiltpage.php
Skye Highland Outfitters: http://www.skyehighlandoutfitters.com/Skye_Kilts.html
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03-11-2010, 10:25 PM
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I almost forgot about the sandal question. Yes, several of us in the southern US wear sandals (no socks) with a kilt.
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03-12-2010, 06:13 AM
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03-12-2010, 02:21 PM
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Thanks for all the warm welcomes. Quote:
Originally Posted by piperdbh  ... western North Carolina, the greatest place on Earth! | Huh, that's funny. That's exactly what we say about these parts.  Actually we say, "The best place on earth". Quote:
Originally Posted by piperdbh ... if you're worried about excessive heat in the summer, you might want to investigate a 4-yard box-pleated kilt. | Not too fond of the box pleat look actually. Too Roman, but I haven't seen it in motion yet. Quote:
Originally Posted by piperdbh Yes, some of us do wear sandals with our kilts. And t-shirts. (Shhhh, don't tell Jock!) | I've seen some pictures since my OP. Yeah, looks fine to me. Quote:
Originally Posted by piperdbh You can probably find tartan MacDonald of Clanranald available on the 'web, and have a kiltmaker here make up a beautiful kilt from it. In fact, some of the kiltmakers might know exactly where to find it. | Oh there's plenty to be found alright. TOO many. Some look just smashing even though they differ slightly in colour compliment while others seem to be hideous. Just want to make sure I don't end up with one of the few hideous ones. That's HoE as far as I can see, at least for Clanranald. Quote:
Originally Posted by billmcc The pv material made by Marton Mills in the UK is an excellent alternative to wool for summer wear. The MMs pv will not pill or wear like other kinds of pv. I have had a USAK Casual kilt, which is made of MM's pv, for over three years and it looks as good as it did when new. | Good to know. and from the USAK link I see that the tartan options are clearly delineated. Very helpful. TYVM!
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