Static cling?

[fluter]

In the future, don't machine dry your kilt either. If you hang it to dry it won't develop nearly as much static.

Right! The SWK will probably dry overnight, anyway. Tumble drying may contribute to pilling of the fabric.

If you press it at all, I'd use a slightly damp cloth between the iron and the fabric, and use a very low heat.

[beloitpiper]

Any suggestions on how to get rid of the static?

Wear wool!

[rmmcscott]

You know, I was kinda wonderin' about that myself, being a Coloradoan where we have low humidity... but yeah, I have a can of static guard for certain dress slacks I have for work.

[Ozman1944]

I had never experienced static until my first US winter in Baltimore. During a Procession my robe started wrapping itself around my legs them starting climbing up my thigh as I walked! Suddenly a Nun popped out from nowhere - as Nuns seem to do, gave me a quick spray and everything fell back into place! - and I discovered the wonderful "St. Static Gard"! No need here in CA however.

[Chef]

Of course it may be the acrylic rubbing against hair that is building up static.

Perhaps it's time to consider one of those Brazilian waxes.

[Nighthawk]

In the future, don't machine dry your kilt either. If you hang it to dry it won't develop nearly as much static.

I would be horrified to even THINK about machine drying it!

[Aggie]

I would be re-volt-ed by such a notion.

[Nighthawk]

I would be re-volt-ed by such a notion.

Pardon me while I vomit! That's worse that some of the aweful puns that I come up with! I love it!

[Ozman1944]

A rather shocking response! ???

[The F-H.C.A.G.]

You know, there is less static cling if you don't wear support hose. So, get rid of the nylons and you'll do fine!

Seriously though, the whole door knob idea works, but don't forget that you'll get a bit of a shock when you do it. I HATE static electricity! Every time I get out of my car, I produce a huge amount of static electricity and shock the Holy S*** out of myself closing the car door. My friends are always warning me about causing an explosion at the gas station! I know the pain is minimal, but I just can't stand it. I was shocked by an electric fence as a youngster and I don't think I've ever gotten over it.

Be well,