PC and other kilt related items made in Pakistan

**artificer** · 7th February 14, 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by Billleigj3

I'm not ruling out buying from the UK and there is a Grey Tweed Jacket with vest for $150-ish delivered I'm a size 52l...But my fear is what if it runs small? I asked them and they said it would fit.. its a gamble...thought?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHARCOAL-TWE...item3a80933cbe

I don't know how familiar you are with UK jacket sizing, but many North American companies recommend ordering one UK size up from what you'd normally wear in an American or Canadian jacket.
They tend to be cut much closer to the body than you might be familiar or comfortable with.

Just an FYI.

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**Billleigj3** · 7th February 14, 09:30 AM

I have read that about the sizing.....Id prefer if I was going to buy from the UK.....Id buy a 54L.

The hunt continues.....

**Kilted Cole** · 7th February 14, 09:38 AM

Have you checked out ebay? Most of my kit are ebay finds...or scores in my situation. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw...+54+L&_sacat=0

**Steve Ashton** · 7th February 14, 10:28 AM

Post #12 to this thread is a breath of reality to this issue of fabrics and products from Pakistan.

The truth is, is that if you wear clothing the chance that the cloth was spun and woven in Pakistan is pretty high.

If you would like a small insight take a look at this video.

**Father Bill** · 7th February 14, 10:38 AM

Pretty impressive!

**Billleigj3** · 7th February 14, 11:21 AM

Thanks for the insight.
As we all know when you buy from eBay and use PayPal...if you get ripped off ...http://pages.ebay.com/coverage/index.html
You will most likely get your $$ back....

But what is the quality of the materials and workmanship...That's my question.
Just because you send lots of cash on something doesn't necessarily mean your getting the best every time. Just sayin....

**Kilted Cole** · 7th February 14, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by Billleigj3

Thanks for the insight.
As we all know when you buy from eBay and use PayPal...if you get ripped off ...http://pages.ebay.com/coverage/index.html
You will most likely get your $$ back....

But what is the quality of the materials and workmanship...That's my question.
Just because you send lots of cash on something doesn't necessarily mean your getting the best every time. Just sayin....

To be honest, I've just been really lucky in regards to my finds.

**JohntheBiker** · 7th February 14, 12:42 PM

Having sourced apparel in Pakistan, I can say that they are fully capable of producing quality product at an aggressive price. However, business conditions and business customs there, and in a host of different countries around the globe that produce textiles and garments, can vary significantly from what we are used to in Europe and North America. If you don't understand the culture, you can run into problems, particularly if you are purchasing directly and don't have recourse in the event of issues.

If you are not an informed consumer and you don't understand the risks, then somebody will take advantage of you.

**Nathan** · 7th February 14, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by Billleigj3

But what is the quality of the materials and workmanship...That's my question.
Just because you send lots of cash on something doesn't necessarily mean your getting the best every time. Just sayin....

The key to successful ebay purchasing is:
Read carefully. Ask questions. Google the answers if you don't understand their significance.

You should ask questions such as, "who made it?" "what is the vintage?"

If someone says, "Wm. Anderson & Sons" that tells you that the item is a) vintage and b) high quality. If the answer is, "I'm not sure where it was made but it says Gold bros." that should tell you that it is a) recent and b) built to a price point. It pays to know the difference between "Geoffrey (Tailor) Kiltmakers and Weavers" and "M.H. Geoffrey & Co.". Similar name, vastly different operations.

If something comes from a respected outfitter, especially something from before the tat-wear explosion, you'll be very happy with the quality. As far as fit goes, you have to know your own measurements and ask them to provide any measurements they may have omitted.

This means more than just knowing you're a size 51 or 52. Rather, it means knowing how big you want the jacket to be from armpit to armpit, from collar to hem, shoulder to cuff, etc..

If something is a little big somewhere, you can always have it taken it. If it's too small, you have less leeway, but sleeves can sometimes be extended if there's extra fabric. The key here again is to ask.

Happy bidding!

That way, you can be sure of a fit.