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19th July 07, 08:49 AM
#1
poliviscose kilts
What are the poliviscose kilts like, that i keep seeing advertised are they any good
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19th July 07, 08:52 AM
#2
Which kilts are you talking about? All poly-viscose is not the same.
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19th July 07, 10:08 AM
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i was looking at kilts on Scottish kilt company website and seen them,being a newbie i haven't a clue
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19th July 07, 10:09 AM
#4
and a few places that say polyviscose are not even close to polyviscose.
I have owned 3 PV kilts from the Marton Mills PV (used by Usakilts, Canadaian casual kilts,bear kilts,etc) and it is really nice stuff. It's a lot lighter than wool, but it is a nice material that feels good, holds a pleat well, and is very durable. I prefer wool, but I highly recommend it as a second choice.
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19th July 07, 10:12 AM
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I have 2 USAKilt polyviscose and highly recommend them. They have a low wrinkle factor and for someone new to kilts the cost is reasonable. In addition they are machine washable (with care).
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19th July 07, 10:28 AM
#6
My first 3 kilts were Wool the next 2 have been P.V.
Having said that wool is not PV and vice versa, they both have their place. In the summer I find it too hot to wear my 16oz wool so my PV kilts are getting heavy rotation at the moment, I am sure once it cools down again my habits will reverse. The important thing is that you look at your reasons for wearing the kilt, also look at where you will be wearing the kilt, wool has it's place as does PV.
Below are links to my reviews of the last 3 kilts, 2 PV one wool.
PV
CCK Maple Leaf:
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=28589
PV
USAKilt Black Stewart:
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=27853
Wool
Scottish Company Isle of Skye:
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=26927
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19th July 07, 04:55 PM
#7
Originally Posted by McPostie
i was looking at kilts on Scottish kilt company website and seen them,being a newbie i haven't a clue
Do you mean the Scotland Kilt Company? If so they are one of the various businesses operated by Gold Bros who own a lot of tourist shops in Edinburgh.
The kilts are "designed" (but not made) in Scotland but not bad for the price, especially if you want to try a kilt out whilst saving for something better. They are off the peg and have a standard drop of 24" but offer some of the most popular tartans and they do offer a range of waist sizes.
[B][COLOR="Red"][SIZE="1"]Reverend Earl Trefor the Sublunary of Kesslington under Ox, Venerable Lord Trefor the Unhyphenated of Much Bottom, Sir Trefor the Corpulent of Leighton in the Bucket, Viscount Mcclef the Portable of Kirkby Overblow.
Cymru, Yr Alban, Iwerddon, Cernyw, Ynys Manau a Lydaw am byth! Yng Nghiltiau Ynghyd!
(Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall, Isle of Man and Brittany forever - united in the Kilts!)[/SIZE][/COLOR][/B]
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19th July 07, 10:49 PM
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I stayed away from Polyviscose thinking it was no good. Finally broke down and bought one from USA Kilts (Marston Mills material) and with in a very short while I owned 17 Polyviscose kilts.
I love them! They look good, they wash up in cold water on the gentle cycle with no problem. I use a Black and Decker Gizmo to steam out the pleats if they wrinkle. The pleats also hang out and steam out in a bathroom while I shower.
Only thing I'd do different about the Marston Mills/USA Kilts polyviscose kilts is I'd have bought more semi-traditionals (have six) than casuals (have 11). There's nothing wrong with the casuals...I just like the look of more yardage and pleats in the semi-trad.
Here's a pic of my USA Kilts Ireland's National tartan in semi-traditional style. Need I say more?
And don't forget the klutz protection factor of the teflon coating.
Don't know about the overseas company and what the material really is. But know if its the Marson Mills polyviscose and you trust the kiltmaker you can't go wrong.
Ron
Last edited by Riverkilt; 19th July 07 at 10:55 PM.
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Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
"I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."
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20th July 07, 03:39 AM
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If you want PV, go with USA Kilts. You will get a very well made custom kilt, at a very reasonable price and from an American company. I have nothing against Scottish kilt makers, but buy buying from Rocky and Kelly, you won't have to deal with import duties and other expenses such as fees charged by certain shipping companies for collecting the duties. Rocky and Kelly are also very easy to work with to help you get exactly what you want.
"A day spent in the fields and woods, or on the water should not count as a day off our allotted number upon this earth."
Jerry, Kilted Old Fart.
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20th July 07, 08:20 AM
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Hi, there
Being a newbie, too, I must say that I donīt have that much experiences in kilts. But I got my first kilt from the Heritage of Scotland Company belonging to those "notorious" Gold Bros, and Iīm very happy with it. BUT- It seems to me that they offer kilts from different sources. After having ordered a kilt in a wrong size, I was told in a very friendly way to send it back to get an exchange kilt. The second kilt I got had a totally different appearance: casted instead of stamped buckles on the first kilt for example. My mother-in-law, whoīs an apprenticed tailor, confirmed that thereīs nothing on that kilt to complain of (if you keep in mind the costs of 45 GBP). Itīs well stitched and a wonderful garment for casual use.
So my experience is: Itīs a game of hazard. But I regard myself as a lucky winner.
(Hmmm-But it seems, this wonīt help you any further)
Cheers from Germany
Thomas
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