Originally Posted by
corbmonster
Hello friends,
I spent a few days at the TX ren fest in a polyester viscose kilt. I had to wash it when I got home, so I hand washed in the tub with a little detergent. Cool warm wash, cold rinse, hang dry. I noticed some pilling on the outside apron. Close to the fringe, above where my right knee would be. Nothing was rubbing it. My sporran wasn't that low.... So guys: what probably caused it, and what can I do about it? I'm not sure if it was there before the wash, or after. Also, for the leather straps, I used some saddle soap on them while they were wet to replace some of the oils lost / keep them from drying out. Was that a good idea or bad idea? Thanks!
I've washed my inexpensive PV (actually poly acetate) kilts and they do have some pilling, but this is after a lot of wear. One I wear frequently for yard work and it's seen the most wear and the most washes. But pilling is not terrible. These are the kilts you'd get off eBay and not Marton Mills PV.
Saddle soap, not sure. I use baseball glove oil.
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