Should kilts come with basting stiches?

[Downunder Kilt]

I have recently received two kilts from two different makers. One was from Matt Newsome, the other Scotweb. The one I received from Matt had basting stiches and although had been folded in a box for delivery just needed a quick steam and press and it was tickity boo. The other from Scotweb had no basting stitches and was sent in a soft parcel (It was the second time I had received the kilt in this way as I had to return it due to a problem)

In order to steam and press the the kilt, I had to put the basting stitches in it myself, and after an hour of toil I finally had it the way it should be. I queried Scotweb's retail manager as to why no basting stiches and he replied that as they received a large number of kilts in each delivery they all held each other in place. Not really the answer I was looking for.