Quote Originally Posted by Jock Scot View Post
I really have to ask and I ask out of interest and not for any other reason.

Do people really and how often, do they take that much bother over choosing the precise colours for their kilts? Particularly with established tartans?

Alright I can see if its a brand new, to the world, tartan has just been born, then care on choosing the right shades of colours might be an issue, but anything more?

From a production run point of view and the cost point of view, this sort of minute detail must have a huge inpact on the end price. I suspect that price is about to rise rather a lot in the near future.
Jock , yes there are some that agonise over precise colours, less so here in the UK. I think it is part of the "matchy matchy" concerns, which matters much less here.

It constantly surprises me that that so much time is taken with posts about what hose/shirt/tie etc to wear and whether it is right or wrong.

Of course a kilt or tartan is a considerable investment and needs to be right, and perahps needs to be what we think we are getting in terms of colour as well.Sometimes I think a slightly more relaxed approach would be a good thing.
Weaving and colour choices are not an exact science, there are many variables and I for one generally think of this as a good thing, a chance to own something unique, and it's something that happens much less with a huge commerical concern, I like the individuality.

The important thing about DC Dalgleish is that they have been able to weave any colourway in just about any design that they are asked too, I, and my customers have benefited from their good works , and if they don't survive, there will be an enormous void. so thank you Nick, for what you are doing and all good wishes for the future