HeathBar,
While the fabric used in the older kilts is different than that used in the newer kilts, I don't think I would say it was stronger. Later today I'll put away what I'm working on the do a side by side photo of the different fabrics.
I can tell you that while different, both ages of fabric have held up pretty well. On none of these kilts do you see a failure of the fabric itself. Yes, there are some holes and tears due to a kilt pin getting caught on something, or a rip somewhere. The fabric itself is, for the most part intact.
It really does seem to be in the internal construction details.
These kilts are really making me look closely at my own product. I think that it would be the highest honor to have someone replace the straps on one of my kilts 60 years from now and wonder what I did to make it last so long.
Last edited by The Wizard of BC; 29th March 12 at 11:21 AM.
Steve Ashton
www.freedomkilts.com
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I wear the kilt because: Swish + Swagger = Swoon.
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