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....

**auld argonian** · 12th August 08, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by Gunnar

Do the regular teflon coated kilts have that cheap plastic-y feel? I'm going for look and quality so the price doesn't really metter.

Thanks in advance, Gunnar

Not plastic-y at all. In fact, PV (poly Viscose) is actually really nice. I have a USA kIlts casual in it and the fabric is great...I liked it so much that I bought a men's suit of PV and it's as good as a suit as it is a kilt.

I'm not sure how the whole tariff thing between the USA/Canada/the UK and Iceland works out but take Beertiger's advice and look into what the charges would be...the difference can be formidable!

Best

AA

**Buckskin** · 12th August 08, 06:38 PM

If price isn't the issue, and quality is, then buy WOOL! I wonder about a company that dosen't tell you what their product is made of. Others here have tried to define it. Some of the choices aren't bad ones. My worry is that it may be this today and that tomorrow depending on what they buy a container of this time around.

Everyone can give you suggestions on where to buy a good to great wool kilt. So, let me start the ball rolling!

https://www.woollenmill.co.uk/acatal...Yard_Kilt.html

This link will take you to their 100% wool, 6 yard, wool, hand made, wool, Kilts. They list Colquhoun in both modern and ancient. It will be 13oz or 16oz depending on the weaver. All for around $300.00. I have recently bought one of these kilts and love. They have a few tartens they run for $220.00. Explore the site. Several of us have bought their "Isle of Skye."

**Nighthawk** · 12th August 08, 07:27 PM

Originally Posted by Monkey@Arms

Lets not overlook that Gunnar says he lives in Iceland. It may not suit his need to order a kilt from the USA. He also did not solict advice about other kilt makers.

Best regards

I wasn't recomending Rocky as an alternative kilt maker. I was attesting to the quality of his advice. (Note that I said to listen to Rocky- nowhere did I say to buy from Rocky.)

Originally Posted by Gunnar

Thanks for the comments and for the warm welcome.
The tariff here in Iceland is almost 50% so i definetly won't be sending it to Iceland. I have an aunt in Florida and I hope that the tariff isn't as much in the US. So the sending won't be a problem.
I'm really thinking of going with this kilt ( but I'm not really sure wether to go for the ancient or the modern) but as far as the other products I also ment to ask. Has any of you bought a Prince Charlie Jacket from them or perhaps a fly plaid?

Do the regular teflon coated kilts have that cheap plastic-y feel? I'm going for look and quality so the price doesn't really metter.

Thanks in advance, Gunnar

So being the proud owner of a USA Kilt (and NO! I am not trying to convince him to buy one!) which is the teflon coated type, I can tell you that no, it does not have a cheap plastic feel. I have several acrylics, one denim, and one wool besides the USAK, and I like the the teflon coated PV material the best of the different types. The quality of the one that I have is excellent. (Again, not an endoresment of any one kiltmaker, just the materials and advice given.) You'll like the PV. However, as stated, if price is not an obstacle, then go for a nice 16 oz wool. They can't be beat- at least in winter! They're warm! The PV is great for warm weather, and the wool is great for cold.

**Phil** · 12th August 08, 11:37 PM

I haven't heard of these people but they sound as if they are based around Blairgowrie unless they just thought up the name - it does happen. The only kilt shop I know of in Blairgowrie is these people - http://the-kilt-maker.co.uk/kilts.html but I don't know anything about them either. There are plenty of threads here asking for advice which should give you a good idea what to look for. The golden rule though is that you only ever get what you pay for in the way of quality.

**MacBubba45** · 13th August 08, 09:34 AM

Hi everybody! I had to jump in and cast a vote for the Modern.

I would also go with wool if possible. Isn't there more than one "range" of PV? I've never worn it, but I've used it to decorate tables at the Clan tent. It looks really nice.

**Dukeof Kircaldy** · 13th August 08, 05:26 PM

You can ask and Carse of Gowrie/ Melville Kilts will make a proper kilt for you. Since Iceland is EC, you may not have to pay duty.

Actually, they are based in London, but use Scottish kiltmakers.

Personally, the best bet is to go to someone local if you can find them since they will properly measure you and deal with any problems should the kilt turn out improperly sized. In the long run, you don't save any money going to someone distant.

The only reason to buy Mail Order is if you really don't have a local kiltmaker.

**auld argonian** · 13th August 08, 05:55 PM

I guess that DoK makes a good point about Iceland being part of the EU and that the whole duties thing might be inconsequential. I guess that we in the Western Hemisphere have heard such horror stories about our fellows getting hit with large bills for duties and handling charges (FedEx) that we're almost paranoid about it!

Best

AA

**Gunnar** · 14th August 08, 05:32 AM

Well the point is...Iceland isn't a part of the European Union ...yet. And I have to get my kilt from abroad since there is no kiltmaker here in Iceland.

**Carolina Kiltman** · 14th August 08, 05:50 AM

If you are going through your relative in Florida, I can recommend J.Higgins. Their work is good, the prices reasonable, especially for the jackets, all in the $200 (for an Argyle) to $425 for a Montrose doublet. The kilts are, however a combination of machine and hand sewn, and their tartan list is somewhat limited.