Does a difference in mills affect the kilt?

[figheadair]

For ease of comparison, let's assume that each of the mills is using the same yarn, then whilst individual looms will have their own signature style, it is more to do with the finishing process. In the past couple of years I've noticed a change in the finish of Elliot's cloth which is now flatter and smoother. The loom s are the same so it must be something to do with the finishing. Personally I prefer the older handle and have raised this with them in the hope that we can go back to what, IMO, was a better cloth.

So far as you choice is concerned, I know nothing about Batley's cloth and have never knowongly seem it. For me the starting point would be, does the cloth have a selvedge as opposed to a tuck-edge.