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[Pleater]

I would expect the Icelandic hand weaver would not have any spare capacity, nor be able to provide the output you envisage.
- it was only as a guide to possible prices you could expect for something remotely similar.

My main concern is still the disparity of the fabrics between kilts and scarves - and also that you want to have bespoke tartans made for you - there is an implied cost for just in the luxury yarn you mention and the setting up of the loom.

Anne the Pleater

[àluinn]

I would expect the Icelandic hand weaver would not have any spare capacity, nor be able to provide the output you envisage.
- it was only as a guide to possible prices you could expect for something remotely similar.

My main concern is still the disparity of the fabrics between kilts and scarves - and also that you want to have bespoke tartans made for you - there is an implied cost for just in the luxury yarn you mention and the setting up of the loom.

Anne the Pleater

From my research today and another helpful person I spoke the scarf fabric seems to be around 10oz. Scarves would be all produced initially for proof of concept and a market. Kilts and other products would grow in time and don't incur the large initial outlays. Hopefully the popularity of the scarf design can then lead to requests for additional products.

So while a heavier tartan fabric is something I'm mindful of the scarves are the focus, followed by organic growth.

[Pleater]

From my research today and another helpful person I spoke the scarf fabric seems to be around 10oz. Scarves would be all produced initially for proof of concept and a market. Kilts and other products would grow in time and don't incur the large initial outlays. Hopefully the popularity of the scarf design can then lead to requests for additional products.

So while a heavier tartan fabric is something I'm mindful of the scarves are the focus, followed by organic growth.

Have you found a mill willing to weave bespoke tartan 30 cm wide with suitable gaps in the fabric to form the fringes, which would need to be twisted by hand, at a price you could afford?

I am concerned that you want unicorns from places where ponies roam.

Anne the Pleater

[àluinn]

Have you found a mill willing to weave bespoke tartan 30 cm wide with suitable gaps in the fabric to form the fringes, which would need to be twisted by hand, at a price you could afford?

I am concerned that you want unicorns from places where ponies roam.

Anne the Pleater

I have, at least one yes so far, 142cm double width, yielding 200 per 60m fabric (25cm x 180cm) still awaiting two others to come back with their prices. No issue with the sourcing of finding elusive unicorns if you do your homework and hit the phone.

[Pleater]

I have, at least one yes so far, 142cm double width, yielding 200 per 60m fabric (25cm x 180cm) still awaiting two others to come back with their prices. No issue with the sourcing of finding elusive unicorns if you do your homework and hit the phone.

Are you planning to cut up ordinary kilt fabric, hem the edges and then fringe the ends?
I assumed that you wanted something with finished selvedges and as little work as possible, so was at cross purposes.

Anne the Pleater

[figheadair]

Have you found a mill willing to weave bespoke tartan 30 cm wide with suitable gaps in the fabric to form the fringes, which would need to be twisted by hand, at a price you could afford?

I am concerned that you want unicorns from places where ponies roam.

Anne the Pleater

Jumping in here. Lochcarron certain produce scarves like this in both lambswool and cashmere.