Quote Originally Posted by davidlpope View Post
Yes. Kilts are best cleaned by gentle handwashing in the tub, as to avoid shrinkage. See this thread:

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...st-time-58379/

David
The point is that the fabric will have been "gently handwashed" or equivalent prior to making the kilt, so that any shrinkage which might occur will not affect the finished product.