Vegan kilts

[jhockin]

https://www.scotsman.com/news/people...rtan-1-4959664

[Farmer Jones]

That tartan presents a few pleating options, that would lead to very different kilts.

[figheadair]

What a load of tosh! Polyester viscous production has considerable negative environmental effects, unlike sheep.

http://www.tortoiseandladygrey.com/2...cts-polyester/

[Nyckname]

What a load of tosh! Polyester viscous production has considerable negative environmental effects, unlike sheep.

http://www.tortoiseandladygrey.com/2...cts-polyester/

Of course they couldn't possibly be making it out of recycled materials, could they?

Although I'd prefer if they went with linen or hemp.

[Katia]

What a load of tosh! Polyester viscous production has considerable negative environmental effects, unlike sheep.

http://www.tortoiseandladygrey.com/2...cts-polyester/

There's little way to actually be alive without causing harm of some sort.

[tweedhead]

Of course they couldn't possibly be making it out of recycled materials, could they?

Although I'd prefer if they went with linen or hemp.

Both hemp and linen yarn are quite slubby and uneven compared to worsted yarn, either of those would make for a very different looking and feeling textile. Iron up nice and crisp though for good pleats, as long as you never sit down and wrinkle it haha.

Even assuming non-recycled polyester I'd say the worse part of the equation is the viscose. Carbon disulfide used extensively in the production of semi-synthetic fibers is a very hazardous chemical which has been causing death and disease since it was first used in the rubber industry in the 19th century.

[Me cousin Jack]

Miss Edwards last sentence in her bio says a lot.

“Inspiring others with this message is my contribution to the fight for climate justice”

...for $12 bucks.

[huntgathergrow]

Sounds like some marketing.

[Mel1721L]

My tartan kilts are either acrylic or pv. It's all I could afford, when I did finally get a woolen one which I had to return over quality issues, I found it too itchy to wear in the heat, but the others are more suited to the climate where I live. All have leather straps though and therefore can't be vegan. However utility kilts may be, those fastened by press studs anyway.

[Adoom]

Polyester viscous production has considerable negative environmental effects, unlike sheep.

I think you're confusing climate action and veganism. Veganism is the desire to not consume animal products. Environmentalism is the desire to consume products with little or no environmental impact. 2 different beliefs, sometimes with great overlap, but still the "negative environmental effect" argument is not applicable here.