Kilt No.80 in The Kilt Kollection

**Riverkilt** · 29th July 07, 03:31 PM

Most interesting color combination, perhaps something for Philadelphia Eagles fans over here.

Maybe its just the pics, the weight of the cloth appears light, do you know the weight of the fabric Ham?

Ron

**Hamish** · 29th July 07, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

Most interesting color combination, perhaps something for Philadelphia Eagles fans over here.

Maybe its just the pics, the weight of the cloth appears light, do you know the weight of the fabric Ham?

Ron

I do, Ron, and this is how I described it in the text above the photos in my post:

"The 16oz fabric is an unusual (to me) blend of wool (80%) and acryllic (20%) which is woven in Eastern Europe. It is surprisingly soft considering the presence of acryllic and holds the 28 sharp knife-pleats very well - I was also pleased to see the reverse pleat as standard. The three buckles and straps are of good quality, the kilt is lined where kilts should be lined and there is a neat double fringe to the wide apron."

This is quite a 'bulky' fabric, Ron, and is not one that could be described as "light". I suspect it is the small acryllic content that is behind that, but I have never worn acryllic before and so cannot speak from experience.

**Raphael** · 29th July 07, 06:07 PM

Striking Tartan!!!! I love it!!! and it looks good on you as well!!

**McMurdo** · 29th July 07, 06:20 PM

It is a nice looking tartan, and the shipping and price seem top notch, my only concern is the acrylic, as I do not have any acrylic kilts, I hope it does well for you Hamish, as it really is a handsome tartan, and looks good on you.

**JamesA** · 29th July 07, 06:31 PM

Very handsome. I am now wishing I could order one! But with tuition for the semester due next week, I am afraid that I am a few months out from getting another kilt.

Thanks for the review and the pictures! I still need to get some up of my little man and I. Sometime soon, I promise.

**Riverkilt** · 29th July 07, 07:43 PM

Duuuuh...sorry Ham, I looked right at it and it just didn't register. Sometimes my aged, besotted, brain pan just fogs out.

Must be the camera or the light or my monitor, just looked lighter weight to me on this end and when I went looking for the weight missed the obvious.

Ron

**Hamish** · 30th July 07, 07:59 AM

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

Duuuuh...sorry Ham, I looked right at it and it just didn't register. Sometimes my aged, besotted, brain pan just fogs out.

Fear not, dear friend. When you reach my age it will have got much worse!! I have 'senior moments' thesedays with far greater frequency than is good for me although, with me, it is usually people's names that catch me out! That is SO embarrassing!

Anyway Don, take care

Ham.

**starbkjrus** · 30th July 07, 10:04 AM

Wow! Now I've got to add another tartan not to the "nice to have" list but to the "must have" list.

That is one very nice tartan. Contratulations on number 80, Ham.

And kiltos to Union Kilts.

**Phil** · 30th July 07, 12:35 AM

A good looking kilt Hamish and I wish you health to wear it. It does look like a dress tartan as you say. Only 20 more to go for your "century" now.

**sjrapid** · 30th July 07, 02:28 AM

Another nice one, Hamish, and as ever, you wear it well. It does look like a 'dress' tartan as you say. How much does the colour change under artificial light?

Best regards