Kilt No.80 in The Kilt Kollection

[Hamish]

Yes, folks, I am now in possession of No.80 in the Kilt Kollection.

No.80 comes from our friends at Union Kilts in North Wales, and is in their own house tartan - just launched. Whilst it resembles a 'dress' tartan, the Union tartan is very much easier to colour co-ordinate since what appears to be white is actually cream. The other colours are black and green.

The 16oz fabric is an unusual (to me) blend of wool (80%) and acryllic (20%) which is woven in Eastern Europe. It is surprisingly soft considering the presence of acryllic and holds the 28 sharp knife-pleats very well - I was also pleased to see the reverse pleat as standard. The three buckles and straps are of good quality, the kilt is lined where kilts should be lined and there is a neat double fringe to the wide apron.

As one who is used to pure 100% woollen kilts, I was expecting perhaps a little roughness in this blend, but the high percentage of wool disguises that - if, indeed, it is there at all!

It is a very comfortable kilt to wear - in fact I have had it on almost all of today - but I doubt it will become a 'best' kilt for me. On the other hand, it is one I will be pleased to wear casually and frequently.





Union Kilts surpassed themselves with the delivery. I placed my order at around 2.00am (yes, AM!) on Thursday morning and it was delivered at 11.30am next day. Well done, Richard.

At just under £130.00, I think this kilt represents excellent value for money, and I wish Richard and Oliver good luck with this, their first own tartan.

[binx]

Fabulous, Ham! Nice pleating...congrats on number 80! Looks to be a great value indeed.

binx

[Tattoo Bradley]

Looking good Hamish.

[BEEDEE]

VERY, VERY NICE!!! Like the tartan, will have to look hards at this for my meager collection.

Brian

[pdcorlis]

80 is such a nice round number - great job showing this kilt in its very best light. I love how the green flashes and tie work with the green stripe in the kilt!

[Ruanaidh]

Looking good, as always.

[Southern Breeze]

Congrats on # 80! Now excuse me while I clean the drool off the keyboard.

[Union Richard]

Hi Ham

I am Glad you like it, and it does look good,
Thanks for the review, always in depth, and thank god it had no holes in the back what do you say Cloves :-)

Thanks very much Hamish it is most appreciated.

Ww carry in stock all waistsizes from 30-42 with a length of 23 inch, and can ship within 48 hours during working days of course, same applies to the Black Traditional.

P/S Cloves your replacement Kit will be shipped to you hopefully before we go to Brighton failing that just after we get back.

Best regards all

Richard

[cloves]

Thanks for the review, always in depth, and thank god it had no holes in the back what do you say Cloves :-)


P/S Cloves your replacement Kit will be shipped to you hopefully before we go to Brighton failing that just after we get back.


Richard

A great looking kilt Hamish. You wear it very well...as always!

and not to hijack the thread too much....thanks for the update Richard.

[cessna152towser]

Looking really good, Hamish, congrats. on acquiring another fine tartan.