I've had the majority of my kilts for years and have never sent them off to a dry-cleaner. They have always looked fine to me and I have never thought that they required heavy-duty cleaning. I have indeed pressed the kilts with a Rowenta Professional Iron, of which I bought specifcally for my Highland wardrobe. Besides myself or a good kilt-maker (Barb T., Matt Newsome, Paul Henry, etc), I don't trust anyone with the cleaning or pressing of my kilts. It's simply a risk that I will not take.

Cheers,