Teflon (R) fabric coating on kilt wool?

[AtagahiKC]

Just my luck. The first time out and I annointed my new kilt with a piece of steak that went flying off my plate (tough one, I won't order one there again).

Working on the stain made me wonder about protecting my kilt aprons in the future.

Has anyone tried Teflon (R) fabric spray on a wool kilt apron? Theoretically it should work on wool since the website indicates its new version protects silks and wools.

One hates to experiment on such an expensive garment.

By the way, Tide to Go (R) doesn't work on greasy stains - I checked the website. It also requires you to use a damp cloth after using it to prevent fading if exposed to direct sunlight. A little something that their commercials never mention. Thanks for nothing, Kelly Rippa!

[Mr. MacDougall]

I haven't used it, myself... but perhaps it would be worth ordering a swatch of heavyweight tartan material, to test it on?

I have used ScotchGuard on wool, and that works nicely.

[ccga3359]

Could always test it on the inner apron. Better yet, test it on your buddie's inner apron.

When he's not wearing it.

[Riverkilt]

Do you really need to do anything?

I spilled orange juice on my new Isle of Skye at the Grand Canyon. Was able to sop it up before it soaked in. No apparent sign of it now.

What's the condition that you think may need to be fixed?

Ron

[Fearnest]

If you really want to protect it, find a can of Scotchguard - they stopped selling it because of Freon or some other such propellant therein, but I saw new cans on the shelf in the last couple of weeks (at Home Depot of all places), so I guess they've found a suitable replacement! The stuff works, and it's designed for wool (and home application).

BUT as with any fabric (and the instructions for any similar product), start on a hidden spot - perhaps the under apron - to see if it's gonna do anything to the garment. Never had an issue with Scotchguard, but it never hurts to be safe!

[Mr. MacDougall]

To help in locating it, I thought I'd mention that it's actually brand-named "ScotchGard," without the u that Fearnest and I both put in it.

[auld argonian]

I'd consider getting familiar with stain removal techniques...lots of blotting and not rubbing and liberal use of soda water usually pays off.

best

AA

[AtagahiKC]

Thanks. I carefully worked at it until it was gone, then used a clean damp cloth to ensure that any residue was well diluted.

I think I'd rather Scotchgard the apron rather than spend so much time cleaning it each time. I must confess that grace does not come easily to me. An ounce of prevention, as it were.

[Dirka Skene]

*Laughs until eyes water.* I can see someone with a teflon coated kilt....goes to sit down in a chair and slips right off! Oh, that's great!

[MacWage]

*Laughs until eyes water.* I can see someone with a teflon coated kilt....goes to sit down in a chair and slips right off! Oh, that's great!

The PV used by USA Kilts (Rocky) and Canadian Casual Kilts (MacHummel) comes from the mill Teflon coated.
Scotchguard is an interesting idea, esp for any non-worsted kilts.
I might TRY that on my second one (now, an "around the house beater) just to see what it does . . .