Kilt material differences.

[KiltedKnome]

Barbara, would not have known who F&K were without the benefit of your excellent book. Being UK based, I'll stick with UK sources for the time being until I feel the need to try out Freedom or Alt. kilts.

I was not sure from your quote whether you were confused as to what F&K was. This is Fraser and Kirkbright, a weaving company based in Vancouver, British Columbia -- not to be confused with either Freedom Kilts or Alt Kilts. F&K produces a lovely cloth -- including tartan -- made of merino wool which is ideal for a number of creations.

[tpa]

I was not sure from your quote whether you were confused as to what F&K was. This is Fraser and Kirkbright, a weaving company based in Vancouver, British Columbia -- not to be confused with either Freedom Kilts or Alt Kilts. F&K produces a lovely cloth -- including tartan -- made of merino wool which is ideal for a number of creations.

Sorry for that Barbara, thank you for clarifying. I realised you were talking about Fraser and Kirkbright because you have them listed in the Art of Kltmaking. From what you have said, I gather their tartan is more suitable for scarfs, plaids, skirts an other items which do not need a pleat. Does having a different "hand" mean that it would not look right if worn with a garment in the same traditional Scottish tartan ?