Grey Hamilton Casual Kilt

[Hamish]

For the price, Alex, that appears to be an acceptable knock-about kilt, but please remember Robertson's warning about the high-risk of those kilts catching fire and MELTING if in contact, only briefly, with naked flames or cigarettes!

Whilst I do have some reservations about contributing to the Gold Brothers' fortunes, and all that goes with purchasing 'kilts' from the Far East, I can see the necessity of having something like this for wear whilst cleaning the car, scrubbing the floors, gardening, etc - even for lounging around the house. Indeed, I admit I have such a need myself!

As for the 'tartan' itself: my guess is that it is a fashion tartan since it bears little resemblance to any Hamilton I know. Nevertheless, it is a very handsome tartan when seen in close-up.

Many thanks for the pics.

Take care,
Ham.

[Ian.MacAllan]

. . . please remember Robertson's warning about the high-risk of those kilts catching fire and MELTING if in contact, only briefly, with naked flames or cigarettes! . . .

It's my understanding that acetate is the material that is likely to melt or catch fire, and that Poly-VisCose is reasonably safe. But I would recommend testing any very inexpensive garment instead of trusting the vendor's labelling. Find an unfinished edge somewhere inside the garment (not at all difficult with cheap garments), pull off a few threads and hold them over a flame. Acetate will burst into flame, PVC will burn but not vigorously, and wool will burn only while in the direct flame.

Of course it is wise to keep all clothing away from open flame, but I think acetate is the material to shun most vehemently.

.