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    Moher fabric

    Would be a moher (heavy, meant to be used for coats) proper material for kilt?
    I like the breeze between my knees

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    Or I should say Mohair. Sounds that more familiar?
    I like the breeze between my knees

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    It depends. Is it from long haired Mos or short haired ones?

    I'm not an expert, but I'd have to say it's not.

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    Mother fabric... the fabric that never forgets to ask if you've cleaned your room.
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    I think that the reason why worsted wool is the preferred material is its tightness. Most mohair that I've seen would certainly come up pretty short on that count and so I couldn't see it making a good kilt fabric.

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    I couldn't wear a mohair kilt without flashing on the old Elton John song, "Bennie and the Jets"...

    She's got electric boots,
    a mohair suit,

    you know I read it in a maga-za-heeeeeeen, oh-oh!

    Buh-Buh-Buh Bennie and the Jets!

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    All the mohair cloth I have ever had anything to do with has had a very soft "hand". As such I doubt if it would hold the sharp crease needed for a successful kilt. I used to have a beautiful overcoat of mohair, it was very warm, but of course never had to have a crease ironed into it.
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    Very definitive NO answer. Then I'll pass this material.

    Thanks to all!
    I like the breeze between my knees

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