Concrete is tough and durable... but we don't usually make furniture out of it. Similarly, this type of fabric was designed to be tough and durable - not a fabric choice one would expect to be particularly successful as a kilt. That's why I'm constantly amazed that kilts made from this stuff look as good as they do. I own one BTW. I've been through similar exercises so I understand what your talking about. Given the anecdotes above - (what could only be described as "post construction remedial measures") - it's unfortunate that these garments couldn't be constructed from pre-shrunk, pre-softened, pre-washed fabric. To me it only makes sense. Yah, I know... it would add to the cost of the kilt. Well all things considered, I think it would be worth it.

IMHO