Storing a kilt?

[Paul Robinson]

What do you think is the best way to store a kilt? I found something once that said to roll the kilt in the direction of the pleats and then store in the leg of an old pair of my wife's hose. My kilt doesn't seem to hang right on a wooden hanger (skirt hanger).

Paul

[Blu (Ontario)]

Hi Paul,
This topic comes up from time to time. You might the following thread from last March helpful.

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/v...ht=roll+pleats

In addition, the following discussion ensued regarding hanging up kilts and kilt hangers.

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/v...t+pants+hanger

I'm quite sure that both of these will become the topic of an essay before too long. In the meantime, the best place to hang a kilt is around your waist!

blu

[The Kilted Chef]

In the meantime, the best place to hang a kilt is around your waist!

blu

I never thought of that, but I think I would look a little funny with more than one kilt on at a time!

Larry

[phil h]

I think hanging it would be fine,read the posts in the links.I put a plastic suit bag over the kilts I have not worn in a while.got the suit bag from a dollar store.
I just bought a new kilt carrier and will post photos sunday.although I dont think this will be a good way to store a kilt for a long time, maybe just on a trip or something.

[Freelander Sporrano]

I use rolling only when travelling. Otherwise I hang my kilt. Follow the threads mentioned earlier

[Hamish]

I think hanging it would be fine,read the posts in the links.I put a plastic suit bag over the kilts I have not worn in a while.got the suit bag from a dollar store.
I just bought a new kilt carrier and will post photos sunday.although I dont think this will be a good way to store a kilt for a long time, maybe just on a trip or something.

Kilts MUST be hung, not kept rolled! The plastic suit bag is an excellent idea too, Phil. I have one for every kilt. If they are longer bags, I cut the bottoms off so that they are just a few inches longer than the kilts they cover - this allows the air to circulate. An individual bag for each kilt also helps to prevent the pleats from getting caught in the kilt next to it in the wardrobe, and keeps them hanging straight.

There are several different types of kilt-carrier on the market, and most of these are intended for transporting an individual kilt (with accessories) - not for storing them!