tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12175305.post114078430186331422..comments2023-10-17T11:26:02.896-05:00Comments on Matthew A. C. Newsome: The MoD is at it againMatthew Newsome, FSA Scot, GTShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15512402194674318196noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12175305.post-1149069265034882152006-05-31T04:54:00.000-05:002006-05-31T04:54:00.000-05:00The last unit to wear the kilt in combat were the ...The last unit to wear the kilt in combat were the Cameron Highlanders, at the defence of France in 1940....<BR/><BR/>something about cheap kilts......well I think the Chinese will make in future the same quality kilt for a lesser price, no doubt about that, but it would be stupid economical thinking to wear this Chinese stuff as you as armed forces are also a showpiece of people of scottish weavers and kiltmakers and so, and why shouldn't you promote your own industries ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12175305.post-1148154590937071512006-05-20T14:49:00.001-05:002006-05-20T14:49:00.001-05:00The way I see it, by the very nature of this garme...The way I see it, by the very nature of this garment (cerimonial functions) They'd be better off going with the Scottish weavers.<BR/><BR/>The kilt hasn't been worn into combat since WWI, and a combat garment can stand to be made inexpensesivly, so long as it's durable. Odds are, it'll get battered all to hell anyway.<BR/><BR/>But your parade dress ought to be the best quality available.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12175305.post-1148154554514203622006-05-20T14:49:00.000-05:002006-05-20T14:49:00.000-05:00The way I see it, by the very nature of this garme...The way I see it, by the very nature of this garment (cerimonial functions) They'd be better off going with the Scottish weavers.<BR/><BR/>The kilt hasn't been worn into combat since WWI, and a combat garment can stand to be made inexpensesivly, so long as it's durable. Odds are, it'll get battered all to hell anyway.<BR/><BR/>But your parade dress ought to be the best quality available.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12175305.post-1147973873452501772006-05-18T12:37:00.000-05:002006-05-18T12:37:00.000-05:00The more things change, the more they stay the sam...The more things change, the more they stay the same. The British Army has been low-balling bids on uniform clothing for centuries - literally! In the the 18th century, regimental colonels contracted for uniform clothing through their agents. Usually the clothing's quality was so bad when received by the regiment that it had to be taken to pieces and re-assembled by the regimental tailors before it was considered serviceable. In the 18th and 19th centuries, regimental tartan came in "qualities" - best (most thread-ends per inch) for officers, then lesser quality for sergeants, and lowest quality (coarse) for Other Ranks. So this latest ploy by MOD is no surprise. And - surprise! - the U.S. Department of Defense does it, too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12175305.post-1142701141662699922006-03-18T11:59:00.000-05:002006-03-18T11:59:00.000-05:00Sadly this is the result of a Wal*Mart way of thin...Sadly this is the result of a Wal*Mart way of thinking. Everyone wants the cheapest price, quality be damned.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12175305.post-1141315415064373012006-03-02T11:03:00.000-05:002006-03-02T11:03:00.000-05:00If they're so interested in keeping it in Scotland...If they're so interested in keeping it in Scotland, then they should figure out how to modify the tender to ensure only their suppliers can meet the strict criteria. Not building in these high-level qualifications was their biggest mistake. And now they're going to pay the price.Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14792881880423273417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12175305.post-1140813161452079412006-02-24T15:32:00.000-05:002006-02-24T15:32:00.000-05:00To shill out this job to the lowest bidder, be the...<I>To shill out this job to the lowest bidder, be they in Scotland, England, Canada, or more likely India or Pakistan, is an insult to the heritage of the garment.</I> I'm an American, but I couldn't agree more. <BR/><BR/>I find it quite sad, really.Sir Galen of Bristolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14249011691189216258noreply@blogger.com