New kilt

[Laird_M]

Now I know that Pakistani suppliers have something of a bad reputation, but I've just received my knockabout kilt from Geoffrey in Saikot and have to say that as per my previous experiences of Hassan and his company, I'm really happy with it!

His comms are always polite and friendly and he always keeps me up to date with the status of my order.
It was well packed, and the stitching is very neat and secure. It is very well made in general. The two pockets are large and secure, it hangs well and is very comfortable.

The contrasting leather straps are a really nice touch. There are 5 snaps for each of the two sets of straps with 2 poppers on each strap so its very adjustable and secure.
It has 7 D-rings for attaching items which are REALLY securely stitched in to the belt straps - 2 each side at the apron and 3 spaced around the back, so plenty of space to hang things like first aid kit, etc.

At under £50 including shipping, its a great kilt for the money and cheaper than I could make it myself, and will hopefully get a LOT of use with the scouts, fishing etc.

I'll post pics after my planned fishing trip next week.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Geoffrey-A...item2ebab1a45b

[Tarheel]

What weight of material is it? Example: canvas with 200 thread count? I expect with all the D-rings and other options for hanging it would have to be tough.

[MacEanruig]

Too many people scoff at discount tailors, but even if it doesn't hold up you haven't lost a fortune. My chief worry would be delivery from Pakistan. Nonetheless, Geoffrey has been around for some time. I recall seeing their advertisements in the The Scottish-American newspaper and The Highlander magazine during the '80s.

[Laird_M]

It's 16oz 100% cotton twill. It seems pretty robust and I can't fault the workmanship - seams are straight and well stitched, pleats are crisp and regular, snaps are tight but not overly so. It really is well made and should last a long time even with the use I'm intending to put I through.

Delivery was a little slower than usual, but still not too bad. Package was literally smothered in stamps.

[JohntheBiker]

Properly spec'd, there is nothing wrong with workmanship in Pakistan, or anywhere else in South Asia, when it comes to manufacturing garments. They have the education, equipment and skilled trades to produce anything. However, if you don't want quality and you won't pay for quality, they will give you what you want as well.