I just washed mine today. When I removed it from the washing machine the outside surface of the of the straps was 'blistered'. I went ahead a hung it out on the line. It is now try and the 'blisters' went away. I put it in the dryer on a no heat setting for a few minutes to remove any lint. Now I am ready to iron it, but it looks like it should not take much. I am ready to buy a few more kilts.