Wool vs Polyviscose...am I being a snob?

[Downunder Kilt]

The banned Macmillan also known as the black Macmillan is not recognised by the clan as an official tartan, thus known by some as The Banned Macmillan (according to a 2012 XMTS thread)

[Shedlock2000]

The banned Macmillan also known as the black Macmillan is not recognised by the clan as an official tartan, thus known by some as The Banned Macmillan (according to a 2012 XMTS thread)

Perfect! Thanks.

[The Wizard of BC]

I do not have as much of a problem with the kilts from Pakistan as some. I think they do have a place. And they do seem to be popular. A lot of people are buying them.

I do have a problem with how some are marketed and sold.

Now, there are some of the Pakistani kilts that are pretty good....and some are terrible. There is as much variation in quality as there are in other kilts and other markets.

I have one in my shop that is made from 4oz Acrylic. Jackson owns one where the fabric is just shy of 14oz. The vast majority of the kilts are made from Acrylic woven in Pakistan but hey, almost 70% of the fabrics sold in N. America are woven there. The vast majority of jeans denim is Pakistani woven. I even know of one of the steps in the Wool Tartan of a well known Scottish weaver that is done in Pakistan.

So if the band wants to spend their money on Acrylic kilts then I say go for it. Just know up front what you are getting. Don't expect the weight or swish of wool. Don't expect the fit of a custom made kilt. And don't expect the kilts you pay $150.00 for, to last as long, or look as good two years from now, as a well constructed kilt will look.

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