wool alternatives for kilt

**Squeaky McMurdo** · 18th September 08, 09:29 AM

So one of the students in our pipe band is allergic to wool. Even holding a pair of wool/acrylic hose last night made her hands red.

I figured I would ask the X-perts what they thought. Are there any wool alternatives that are as nice (or very close) as wool?

Our pipe major doesn't think so and says she should just wear tight shorts under her wool kilt to act as a buffer.

**meinfs** · 18th September 08, 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by Squeaky McMurdo

... Are there any wool alternatives that are as nice (or very close) as wool?

Why, try PV of course. PV=polyviscose (polyester/rayon)

**starbkjrus** · 18th September 08, 09:41 AM

Yes, absolutely - PV.

http://www.usakilts.com
or
http://www.canadiancasualkilts.com/

Both are members here.

**george7** · 18th September 08, 09:42 AM

You should have your pipe major wear a kilt rubbed in poisin ivy... with a pair of shorts as a buffer, of course. Pipe majors tend to be as sensitive to personal needs as a rock to the weather.

**Spc. Scott** · 18th September 08, 09:50 AM

Originally Posted by georgeblack7

You should have your pipe major wear a kilt rubbed in poisin ivy... with a pair of shorts as a buffer, of course. Pipe majors tend to be as sensitive to personal needs as a rock to the weather.

but

**Squeaky McMurdo** · 18th September 08, 10:21 AM

Hmm I always thought the kilt I bought my hubby from Kiltmart as a joke was poly viscose. Maybe it's not...

billmcc · 26th September 08, 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by Squeaky McMurdo

Hmm I always thought the kilt I bought my hubby from Kiltmart as a joke was poly viscose. Maybe it's not...

Many inexpensive kilts that are advertised as pv are actually acrylic.

The pv (made by Marton Mills) used by USA Kilts and Canadian Casual Kilts is far superior to other synthetics. The appearance is very close to wool.

What tartan does the band wear? If Marton Mills makes the tartan, show a swatch of it to the pipe major as Panache suggested. He will probably be very surprised it is not wool.

**McMurdo** · 18th September 08, 10:51 AM

I'd agree PV would be the best alternative to wool just to show you one of these is PV the other is wool, which is which?

Here are the backs of the same two kilts

**Squeaky McMurdo** · 18th September 08, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

I'd agree PV would be the best alternative to wool just to show you one of these is PV the other is wool, which is which?

Oooh guessing games (Scottish Roulette?)
Well since you said (in your photo album) you got the MacPherson one from Canadian Casual Kilts I'm gonna guess that's the PV one.

Had I not known where you got it, I would probably not have had the foggiest idea.

Wompet (cue Jeopardy music) I have no idea but I'm gonna guess the one to the right is PV.

If you kiltaholics can't tell the difference at a glance I'm sure no one watching our band play is going to notice. Now I just have to help my friend convince our pipe major of that...we've got until November.

**Panache** · 18th September 08, 12:03 PM

S M,

If you think PV is the way to go, the easiest thing for you to do is ask for /order a swatch from Rocky or Pete in the right tartan and take it to your Pipe Major. He can compare it to the colors of the wool tartan and see if it would be an acceptable substitute.

Much better than a description or picture.

Cheers

Jamie