Nightmare on Regimental Street!!

[Phil]

Here is a horror story for all “regimental” kiltwearers among us. What many do not appreciate is that it is bodily secretions that make clothes particularly attractive to moths –
http://www.ehow.co.uk/info_8440001_brings-moths.html -
“Moths tend to chew through clothing for the same reasons that they chew through carpet. Woolen material especially attracts moth, and if the material is stained with food, urine or perspiration, the moths are attracted even more. Moth larvae, not adult moths, are generally responsible for eating through fabric. Female moths lay their eggs in the fabrics that she knows will provide food for the larvae.”


A MacKenzie kilt – look what the little b******s have done to the apron –


Hamish never showed you a pleat shot like this –



A dress Gordon -




and a Campbell of Argyll – the horror pleat shot you never wanted to see -

or the under apron


You will note that in every case the infestation is centred in a particular area of this young “regimental” wearer’s kilts and that little, if any, damage has spread to surrounding areas. So what is the lesson here? Well if you must go “regimental” be prepared for your kilts to be more attractive to these pests and have them regularly cleaned and stored in a sealed bag with moth repellent if not wearing them for a while. And remember, underwear can be easily laundered, taking any of the unwanted “nasties” with it. Food for thought perhaps. Much better than food for moths!

[Jock Scot]

The blighters! It's enough to turn a grown man to tears.

[Nighthawk]

The blighters! It's enough to turn a grown man to tears.

Jock... You took the words right out of my mouth. Every 7 years, Colorado has a moth invasion. This is the summer for it. I know that cedar chests have historically been used as a protective container from moths because cedar is a natural pesticide. This company sells a concentrated cedar oil:

http://www.cedarcidestore.com/cedarproducts.html

It's insanely expensive... but but I saw 2 ruined kilts in those photos, which is a whole lot more expensive.

[artificer]

Jock... You took the words right out of my mouth. Every 7 years, Colorado has a moth invasion. This is the summer for it. I know that cedar chests have historically been used as a protective container from moths because cedar is a natural pesticide. This company sells a concentrated cedar oil:

http://www.cedarcidestore.com/cedarproducts.html

It's insanely expensive... but but I saw 2 ruined kilts in those photos, which is a whole lot more expensive.

Cedar Oil, 8oz goes a long way.

ForresterModern had another link a while back as well.

BTW: Nighthawk, I tried calling you again last night and still got your phones VM. If you're available, I'll call you this afternoon.

ith:

[Nighthawk]

Cedar Oil, 8oz goes a long way.

ForresterModern had another link a while back as well.

BTW: Nighthawk, I tried calling you again last night and still got your phones VM. If you're available, I'll call you this afternoon.

ith:

I hate cell phones... I'm always available- I just don't always have my leash on me! Sorry... I'll have it on me today- I promise! And thank you very much for that link!!

[Chas]

Wow, Phil. Where and when were these taken? Am I understanding this correctly? Three kilts all belonging to the same person? Unlucky does not begin to describe it.

Regards

Chas

[Phil]

Wow, Phil. Where and when were these taken? Am I understanding this correctly? Three kilts all belonging to the same person? Unlucky does not begin to describe it.

Regards

Chas

Taken today and, yes, all three belong to the same young man - a staunch regimentalist.

[KenB]

How unfortunate.

[biblemonkey]

Oh no! THAT IS A HORROR!

[Tobus]

It is unfortunate, but I think it's a bit melodramatic to keep harping on the "regimental" aspect of it. You seem to be trying to make this into an anti-regimental crusade.

Let's face it: moths will attack wool whether it has these bodily secretions on it or not. I could show you a million examples of moth damage on portions of wool garments that are not in direct contact with skin. So the issue here is not so much that one shouldn't go regimental if he wants... it's more about keeping the kilt properly stored where moths can't destroy it.

In other words, going regimental doesn't cause moth damage. It just focuses moth damage on one particular area. Using the correct avoidance techniques will prevent moth damage, no matter how you wear your kilt.