I had a run in my kilt and took it to a local company that sells/rents kilts. I had my kilt made 15 years ago by Lochcarron in Scotland. Their tag is on the inside. The proprietor of the local shop informed me that I was ripped off for the following reasons:
1. There is no canvas at the waist.
2. The 2 small loops to hang the kilt are silk, not heavy duty material.
3. It is a 3 strap kilt, not 2 strap.
4. The buckles are machine stitched and do not line up.
5. If you put your finger in the pleats at the top, there is no stitching up there.
Apparently, the following reasons are why my kilt is not from Scotland (although the material may be) and it is an inferior kilt.
Any comments? I would definitely like opinions. Frankly, I am a little bothered now. It is an 8 yd. kilt of my clan tartan and I paid big $$ even 15 years ago for it.
I have to admit his kilts seemed better quality.