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13th July 06, 02:09 PM
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I can now answer my own question - they're brilliant ! I decided to buy myself one of these kilts for £199 in the modern Hume tartan and everything they claim is true. The materials are first class, the pleating is excellent (and I only bought an 8 yard one whereas other kiltmakers insist I have a 9 yard kilt) and it was extreemly well packaged, being sent full length (folded lengthways) and wrapped in bubble wrap and corrugated cardboard and then put in a heavy duty plastic bag. When I opened it the pleats wern't stitched down (which was a good thing as I hate cutting the basting stitches, I'm terrified I'm going to damage the kilt) but because of the way it was packaged they didn't need to be. In fact it really was 'ready to wear straight out of the box'. I could have had a 9 yard version for an extra £40, but as I was a bit wary of the cheap price, and I didn't intend this kilt to be worn on dress occasions (just a more expensive 'casual'), I just opted for the 8 yard. I needn't have worried though because this kilt will look spectacular on any dress occasion. To be honest I don't think even if I had opted for a 9 yarder it would have been any better than the 8 yard one. I really can't fault them, and I'm busy saving now for one in ancient Buchanan, but I will pay the extra and get a 9 yard kilt in that tartan as I'm sure that tartan is more difficult to pleat.
Last edited by freddie; 18th July 06 at 01:33 PM.
Reason: Extra info
The Kilt is my delight !
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13th July 06, 02:22 PM
#2
That is a pretty good price. It's a tad more than I could get the Top Value 8 yarder from kilt store, so I'm wondering how they would compare.
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18th July 06, 01:31 PM
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I know I have to be careful because this site is sponsored by the kilt Store, but to have bought the equivelant kilt from them would have cost me £232 (and I don't know if postage would be extra - Glenniff post free). It would have to be a very good kilt indeed to be any better. As I said I can't fault them, and I've had four top quality kilts from Scottish kiltmakers in my time.
The Kilt is my delight !
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19th July 06, 07:23 AM
#4
No review is acceptable without pictures!
David
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19th July 06, 08:14 AM
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Hummmmm... sounds interesting to me...
ĦSalud!
T O N O
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19th July 06, 04:20 PM
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 Originally Posted by David Thornton
No review is acceptable without pictures!
David
Once I've learnt how to do it I'll post some -watch this space !
The Kilt is my delight !
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19th July 06, 04:28 PM
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Not a bad price but how good is the wool and weave?
Would have to feel it.
M
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28th July 06, 02:12 PM
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I forgot to mention that the kilt is made by Clann Crois and I believe it's Martin Mills 16oz (Jura) quality. One of my other kilts is in Lochcarron Strome and this is obviously better quality (feels softer) but for the price the quality of the Glenniff tartan is excellent. I'm sure the my Glenniff will 'soften up' with time and wear, but one of the things I like about it is that it has a proper worsted sheen to it, which I think looks great.
Last edited by freddie; 16th August 06 at 01:53 PM.
Reason: Unfair description
The Kilt is my delight !
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