poliviscose kilts

**Raphael** · 20th July 07, 08:24 AM

Polyviscoe is a wonderful material. I have a 3 years old pv kilt and it still looks good after years of washing and wearing. I also have pants that are made of PV as well. They are a durable material and is machine washable. it is going to to save you lots of money in dry cleaning.

**GMan** · 20th July 07, 08:59 AM

Wonderful material!

**Jimmy Carbomb** · 20th July 07, 10:02 AM

In the simplest of simple answers, I prefer wool but NOT when it's hot out!

Imagine standing outside when it's 90 degrees... or being under stage lights in a poorly ventilated auditorium... or sitting in a humid environment. I own a number of Poly-Viscose kilts since they have a place and feel that's unmatched. Sure they can be "revealing" on a windy day, but a little common sense and a heavy kilt pin will help.

Remember too that PV can be washed (carefully) a maintain the color of the tartans. Unless you want to have a closet-full of "ancient/weathered" tartans, these are wonderful.

I own a few BearKilts (which I perform in regularly) and get compliments on them regularly. USAKilts has the pleat depth that will help to lessen the "fly away factor" on those Chicago-esque days.

Just buy with recommendation from those that have experience with the company. You CAN ger PV kilts that are not constructed properly, which will have you questioning the purchase. Shallow pleats, an untapered apron, and poor material will have you wearing light-weight wool... and there's no need for that.

**Gryphon noir** · 24th September 07, 10:09 PM

The polyviscose looks good: thanks McMurdo for posting the photos. I have just ordered a canvas kilt from Canadian Casual Kilts, and am delighted to discover more and more good things being said about McHummel's product--can't wait to receive it. I hadn't seriously considered polyviscose, but I'll have a good basis for comparison between my 13oz./ 8 yd. wool kilt, the canvas...and who knows? maybe a CCK Maple Leaf next?

**James MacMillan** · 24th September 07, 10:22 PM

If you really want to know the difference between PV and wool - you must get fabric samples and feel for yourself! Some PV feels very close to some wools.

In general PV is cooler than wool.

In general wool is warmer than PV.

But there are exceptions. I have one recently acquired PV tank that is very nice, is cool and warm at the same time. Heavy enough to ignore the wind, and sturdy enough for long wear.

Some PV comes treated with protective chemicals that greatly extend wear.

Very few wools have any protective treatments - although wools with a great deal of the natural lanilon (sp?) doesn't need any.

Before you buy an expensive kilt in PV, get some samples. Most kilt makers will gladly send you a sample for a small fee, sometimes for fre if you have established your credibility.

**Andrewson** · 25th September 07, 04:14 PM

I am very happy with my PV kilts for all the reasons that the others give - great in the hot weather, easy to clean, feel good etc.

Statistically I probably wear my PV kilts more often that wool just because it is a more practical material for everyday use. But if I want to look extra smart, then it has to be wool.

I took the precaution of buying mine from a reputable maker (Geoffrey (Tailor) in Edinburgh) and I'd recommend you make sure you get a good quality one too. I'm sure you will enjoy it.

**Kilted Biker** · 29th September 07, 12:46 PM

I've seen MacHummel's PV kilts from CCK in person. I've put the material side by side with real wool and from further than two feet away I honestly could not tell the materials apart. And it's SIGNIFICANTLY lighter. Also it appears that it doesn't get "fuzzy" with age as wool does. (Though I like the fuzziness.)

**cessna152towser** · 29th September 07, 01:12 PM

I have a 5-yard PV from the Scotlandkiltcompany which was good value for money, but I'm now going for a better quality PV from USA kilts. The one from Scotlandkiltcompany came within a week in standard 24" drop, available in two inch steps between waist sizes and no allowance for inidvidual variation of waist/hip proportion, but fits me OK. I'd expect to wait at least a couple of months for the USA kilt which will cost a bit more but will be hand made to measure and will have more pleats. At present exchange rates importing a USA kilt into Scotland or England should offer good value for money even allowing for carriage and import duties.

**Kid Cossack** · 29th September 07, 01:32 PM

Rocky offers, on some of his kilts, a "rush order" option, which can speed up manufacture to about ten days or two weeks. With the dollar's fall, that "rush order" option costs less than a big curry dinner!

**scoutniagara** · 3rd October 07, 06:16 AM

Pete (CCK) is delivering my 8-yard PV Maple Leaf this weekend. I wonder if he wants turkey dinner with his visit? lol

Of my 11 kilts, two are wool, 6 are PV, one is polycotton, one is denim and one is microfibre (SK hiker). The cotton and PV kilts are great for daily use...till it turns colder. lol