Carse of Gowrie/ Melville Kilts

**Beertigger** · 12th August 08, 06:07 PM

Cead mille failte!

I don't know anything about Carse of Gowrie, but I have a thought for you: if you're intending on "purchasing" a kilt in the U.S., via your aunt, it'd be better to use an American kiltmaker, to avoid any tariff - if you order from the U.K, there'll probably be one.

All other factors being equal, of course....

**gilmore** · 30th September 08, 11:03 PM

Originally Posted by Beertigger

I don't know anything about Carse of Gowrie, but I have a thought for you: if you're intending on "purchasing" a kilt in the U.S., via your aunt, it'd be better to use an American kiltmaker, to avoid any tariff - if you order from the U.K, there'll probably be one.

....

I have ordered dozens of items from the UK and never been charged duty but once, when it was sent by FedEx. All others were via Royal Mail.

**Carolina Kiltman** · 1st October 08, 01:50 PM

Once again the term "teflon coated" comes up. That is a fabric finish, much like Scotch Guard (tm) from 3-M. It may even be the same thing as far as I know.

It is an excellent add-on, as it makes most stains lift easily from the fabric, and if done correctly, does not make the material feel "plastiky".

Since as reputable a mill as Marton Mills uses it, I generally would have no qualms on that score.