Kilt Question - Irish National tartan

**MotorheadMike** · 27th January 12, 09:49 PM

Thanks so much. LOL yeah, I'm still kind of fond of both my kidneys. But I have the feeling the more kilts I get, the less that will be true....

**LitTrog** · 27th January 12, 09:52 PM

Sure! And the higher rise of the traditional kilts will hide that scar on your back quite nicely. Good luck, and let us know which way you go. Pictures, of course, are required.

**RockyR** · 29th January 12, 04:37 AM

Originally Posted by O'Callaghan

USA kilts make kilts in Ireland's National, which is quite different, using fabric woven by Marton Mills in England (yes, England, not Scotland or Ireland) who own the copyright on that tartan.

Small point of clarification: Marrton Mills weaves the County Crest collection and also the Ireland's National and Irish American tartans, but they do not own the copyright. The copyright is owned by Viking Technologies (aka Gaelic Themes).

**flyingshamrock** · 29th January 12, 05:22 AM

Honestly, you can't go wrong with either vendor. I have Kilts from both Rocky and Jerry. Both have impeccable customer service and quality. You'll be happy with whatever choice you make. I guarantee it!

**MotorheadMike** · 29th January 12, 05:50 PM

Thanks for all the info. Actually, I have my eye on the semi-trad from USAkilts now. It is only a little more.....uh oh. Is this the first sign?

**seanachie** · 30th January 12, 08:56 AM

Originally Posted by RockyR

Small point of clarification: Marrton Mills weaves the County Crest collection and also the Ireland's National and Irish American tartans, but they do not own the copyright. The copyright is owned by Viking Technologies (aka Gaelic Themes).

AHA! Interesting tidbit of information there Rocky. I know Gaelic Themes but always wondered who the heck Viking Technologies was. Thanks.

**Joshua** · 30th January 12, 09:19 AM

I strongly recommend the USAK Semi-Trad for the purposes you need.

I'm quite happy with my Semi-Trad in Davidson ancient...

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**MotorheadMike** · 30th January 12, 09:19 PM

Looks great! Thanks for posting the pics. I'm sold! Now to measure....

**O'Callaghan** · 30th January 12, 09:38 PM

Originally Posted by RockyR

Small point of clarification: Marrton Mills weaves the County Crest collection and also the Ireland's National and Irish American tartans, but they do not own the copyright. The copyright is owned by Viking Technologies (aka Gaelic Themes).

I had thought that Marton Mills was itself merely a trademark owned by Viking, but I could be wrong.