New AmeriKilt

[JackK]

My Ak shrunk a bit when I line dried it, you might be careful using the drier.


Jack

[Iolaus]

I line dry my UKs and then throw them into the dryer set on low, with some tennis balls to beat them up; that generaly takes some of the stiffness out. I imagine the same would work with an AK.

Bottom line though ... use, wear, and multiple washings is the best way to relax the fabric. The first thing I did when I got my new UK was to wash it three or four times in succession (without bothering to dry between washings) before I wore it, just to start breaking it down and give it a slightly faded broken-in look.

[Riverkilt]

My Putty AK was like a brushed jean material, but soft not stiff.

I wear a kilt pin with my AKs just for sitting purposes, helps plop the apron down.

Ron

[Verlyn]

I wouldn't use fabric softener. They tend to soften up with normal wear. Mine is a year and a half old and really soft and comfortable.