It was for this exact reason that the damaged fabric was rejected. Even in areas where it does not seem to have the damage you have, there were small cuts and nicks along the entire selvedge of the entire bolt. These nicks are very small but the hem will unravel eventually.
The discoloration and stain spots are from oil or grease when the machine appearantly threw a bearing.

To undergo stresses that would cause this much visible damage it was found that the body of the fabric was stretched and distorted thru it's entire length. This distortion was not at first noticeable until I rolled the fabric out on my table and then found it would not lay flat.

Gordon was VERY up front notifying us that this fabric had been damaged out side of his control and offered to re-weave the entire order at his own expense. He replaced the entire order with 1st quality fabric and everyone who received their fabric have been 100% satisfied.

This damage was done at the fabric finishers and not by Fraser & Kirkbright. However Gordon was forced to eat the entire cost of the damage and the cost to re-weave the fabric.

It was stated at the time that Gordon would sell this fabric as-is with the understanding that all kilts made from this fabric would require hemming.

I am very sorry you are not satisfied with the piece of fabric you received but please remember that Gordon only sold this fabric in an attempt to recover the loss he incurred. No one has been defrauded here.

With the exception of this one bolt of X Marks I have been completely satisfied with the service and product offered by Gordon. He is a totally honest and open business man. Any time I have a request for Tartan fabric F&K is where I go first. For a special order of Tartan there is no one I would trust except Gordon.