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    Quote Originally Posted by paulhenry View Post
    the pin holes are not serious, this question is often asked, it's part of the weaving process and or finishing process, the fabric is slightly stretched using a special bar and frame, called a tenter, which has tenter hooks.They leave tiny holes whihc generally will either disappear or certainly diminish in time. They often seem a little more obvious on pv fabrics,
    Graham... I'll ditto what Paulhenry said. Also, please note that these holes are in pv fabrics and most (if not all) wool kilts as well. This is not an excuse, just an explanation of fact.

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    I can’t resist confessing that awaiting the pinhole information had me on tenterhooks.
    Last edited by Larry124; 8th December 09 at 06:55 PM.
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    Nice tartan. Congratulations.
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    Wow, that looks great. I haven't ordered a new kilt in quite a while. I can feel the jones coming on, and my hands down most often worn kilts are my USAK's......

    Still got some of that tartan in stock Rocky??
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    Quote Originally Posted by KiltedCodeWarrior View Post
    Wow, that looks great. I haven't ordered a new kilt in quite a while. I can feel the jones coming on, and my hands down most often worn kilts are my USAK's......

    Still got some of that tartan in stock Rocky??
    Plenty!

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