Stillwater Washing

[toadinakilt]

Ok, so I need to wash my Black Heavyweight. I was going to follow instructions on the website, and let it hang dry...does anybody know how long that will take? Also, since it IS acrylic, I know it will melt if I use anything more than a WARM iron. What exactly is meany by warm, however? Lowest setting or just slightly more?
If I can get this thing cleansed and ironed, I'm wearing it to the Chattanooga Symphony tonight (my girlfriend is playing with them! she's such an awesome violinist...this is a big break for her, even if it is the second violin section), otherwise, I'll have to wear p***s.

Anywho.

[Mike n NC]

After taking a look at my watch, I would suggest something in a dark blue or black with a comfortable inseam.

Mine generally dries pretty quick, by that I mean overnight and if hung properly requires very little if any ironing. When you hang it put it together as if you are wearing it then use two hangers, one for the aprons and one for the pleats. Open the waistband up so air can pass thru the kilt then smooth the pleats with the flats of your hands. Presto, tomorrow morning it should be near ready to wear.

Mike

[flyv65]

I ironed mine on the third setting from the bottom, "poly" something or other...on my iron that's the lowest setting I can still get steam (which seems to help).

Bryan...but I'm watching like a hawk, too...

[David White]

Hi toadinakilt!

If it went through the spin cycle I think you have about enought time.
If you have a house fan take it outside and have it blow on you kilt.
Just string a line at the right height for the fan, so the air will blow on you kilt. hang it by the aprons. Do it in direct sunlight. Stack everything in
your favor to get that kilt dry!

dave

[jjoseph]

My Standard dries in an hour or two if it runs thru a spin cycle; overnight if I hand wash.

My Heavyweight takes overnight either way as it's wool.

BTW, use the LOWEST setting for a warm iron. You don't need steam if the garment has any dampness at all and a spray bottle works better than steam anyways when you are ironing. Just be sure to use distilled water to prevent mineral stains.

[bubba]

Best way is use a press cloth between the iron and the kilt when pressing pleats. Keep it damp with a spray bottle of distilled water.

[Manu]

I havent ironed the pleats on my standard since I bought it back in February, and they still look perfect. All I do is wash it with spin cycle and then hang-dry it. It takes a couple of hours or so.