PV Kilts and Fire

[lethearen]

Other experts will weigh in, but my thoughts. PV is essentially plastic. It's not as bad as say acrylic... but still not what I would call flame-retardant.

That said, there was a video in one thread on here that burned various different kilting materials. I believe PV was amongst the ones test, but couldn't tell you how it faired. I remember acrylic went up dramatically, and wool wouldn't really burn at all. PV I think was somewhere in the middle.

Does anyone have a link to that page?

[Nighthawk]

Other experts will weigh in, but my thoughts. PV is essentially plastic. It's not as bad as say acrylic... but still not what I would call flame-retardant.

That said, there was a video in one thread on here that burned various different kilting materials. I believe PV was amongst the ones test, but couldn't tell you how it faired. I remember acrylic went up dramatically, and wool wouldn't really burn at all. PV I think was somewhere in the middle.

Does anyone have a link to that page?

I don't have a link, but I can speak from experience. I will never, ever own another acrylic for the reason mentioned- they burn voraciously. I had one catch on fire in my lap on a camping trip once. However, I've worn my USA Kilt PV camping on a fairly regular basis with no problems at all. I would echo Zardoz- USA Kilts kilts are excellent for whatever you need, from camping to to weddings.

[Spartan Tartan]

I seriously understand where you are coming from.

I have a nice 8 yd wool that I wish to preserve and decided similarly to find something that as you say, "On for the fare, one for some flare and one that I won't have to take to much to care".

I actually got both a Sportkilt and a USAK Casual (in truth the USAK casual was a moment of opportunity). Actually, I bought the Sportkilt and I was not satisfied with it and went on the hunt to actually satisfy my wish for a comfortable casual that can be worn in public. I simply will NOT wear the Sportkilt outside of my house and fenced in backyard--and honestly, I have not put it on since getting the USAK Casual. Hindsight is 20-20, and from my "glasses" I would have just bought the USAK Casual to begin with. My USAK Casual was not even made to my specifications, but looks great.

I know others have positive things to say about Sportkilt. I am not saying anything bad about them. However, my personal preference is for a heavier feeling kilt and I find that the PV does that better than acrylic. I do not wear my kilt to participate in athletic events, but if I did I would wear the Sportkilt for certain.

I do not have a USAK Semi-trad, but if it's within your budget I suspect you will be even happier with that.

Just my personal opinion and two cents worth.

[Nighthawk]

I seriously understand where you are coming from.

I have a nice 8 yd wool that I wish to preserve and decided similarly to find something that as you say, "On for the fare, one for some flare and one that I won't have to take to much to care".

I actually got both a Sportkilt and a USAK Casual (in truth the USAK casual was a moment of opportunity). Actually, I bought the Sportkilt and I was not satisfied with it and went on the hunt to actually satisfy my wish for a comfortable casual that can be worn in public. I simply will NOT wear the Sportkilt outside of my house and fenced in backyard--and honestly, I have not put it on since getting the USAK Casual. Hindsight is 20-20, and from my "glasses" I would have just bought the USAK Casual to begin with. My USAK Casual was not even made to my specifications, but looks great.

I know others have positive things to say about Sportkilt. I am not saying anything bad about them. However, my personal preference is for a heavier feeling kilt and I find that the PV does that better than acrylic. I do not wear my kilt to participate in athletic events, but if I did I would wear the Sportkilt for certain.

I do not have a USAK Semi-trad, but if it's within your budget I suspect you will be even happier with that.

Just my personal opinion and two cents worth.

This mirrors my own experience with both Sport Kilt and USAK. The USAK is the much better value.

[Joshua]

This mirrors my own experience with both Sport Kilt and USAK. The USAK is the much better value.

Considering I've given away my sportkilt, and I've got an 8yard PV inbound from SHO - I guess that's what I get to throw in, as I don't want to throw in my acrylics (the fuzzy cloth picks up too much crap, and I tend to end up on my butt way more than I should when throwing).

[Sharkman]

I wonder if the fear of fire thing is a bit over done.

I camp and hike quite a bit and the materials prefered for clothing for this activity uses a lot of polyesters and man made materials that are very flammable and if you take care and pay attention you don't and won't have problems around fire. Believe me while camping I always have some kind of fire and I always exercise caution and care when using it. I think kilts made from similar materials all pretty much fall into this catagory too.

Just my 2 cents.

[Homer]

Thank you all, I didn't realize the distinct differences between the fabrics until I read these posts. I believe that the Semi-Tradition from USAK is calling to me, so I suspect Rocky will be seeing me soon, unless I find the old measurements.
Again thank you all.

[Dale-of-Cedars]

The 'Burn test - kilt material' thread is here (showing wool and PV but not acrylic):

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...terials-31698/