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6th September 04, 05:55 PM
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 Originally Posted by Rob
Originally Posted by Hamish
I understand that some of the newer cleaning chemicals can denature the genuine leather straps on our kilts. So, after seeking advice in this place a while back, I condition the leather thoroughly both before and after dry-cleaning. To date: no problems at all.
Ham,
What do you use to condition the leather?
Did you ask Howie about this potential problem? If so, what was his answer?
Rob
As I jump in here too. I use Kiwi mink oil. It comes in a paste in a shoe polish tin. I rub it to the leather with my fingers before it goes in the wash and after ( my contemporary kilts). Works really well
The leather and hemp Kilt Guy in Stratford, Ontario
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7th September 04, 05:23 AM
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thx jimmy for ur answer, i ll try this.
thx ham for ur instruction cause i will soon have to refresh my pleats. and could we use the effax also for leather sporrans?
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7th September 04, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by mcnice
thx jimmy for ur answer, i ll try this.
thx ham for ur instruction cause i will soon have to refresh my pleats. and could we use the effax also for leather sporrans?
Yes, McNice, "Effax" is an all-purpose leather conditioner. I believe it is designed for horse-riders to use on their tack. It can also be used on leather jackets, so I see no reason why it cannot be used on our sporrans. Although my oldest sporran is now over 30 years old I have never treated it with a leather food or conditioner, and it's perfectly 'happy'!!
[B][I][U]No. of Kilts[/U][/I][/B][I]:[/I] 102.[I] [B]"[U][B]Title[/B]"[/U][/B][/I]: Lord Hamish Bicknell, Laird of Lochaber / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Scottish Tartans Authority / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society / [U][I][B]Member:[/B][/I][/U] The Ardbeg Committee / [I][B][U]My NEW Photo Album[/U]: [/B][/I][COLOR=purple]Sadly, and with great regret, it seems my extensive and comprehensive album may now have been lost forever![/COLOR]/
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7th September 04, 12:10 PM
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How did I miss this thread? 
I have a traditional woolen ~8 yd, 13 oz, handmade kilt. I also have a 4 yd PV Bear kilt. Both kilts are well made and I like them both. Having said that, I must say that when I am out and about, I wear the traditional kilt. Generally I wear it causually. It feels great and looks great. Based on the number of compliments I have received, other people seem to agree with me about its looks.
Latest compliment was last Sunday at the airport. While a friend was checking in, my girlfriend and I were leaning on a rail next to the excalator. A woman(probably in her late 30's) came up and said, "I just had to stop by and let you know that I think your kilt is gorgeous."
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7th September 04, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by bubba
Originally Posted by Jimmy Carbomb
Simply go to a sewing store an buy "Selvidge Tape".
Jimmy, can you give us some product names? The tapes I know of are adhesive and meant to bond 2 layers together and a search hasn't turned up anything suitable under "selvage tape".
Isn't it "selvedge tape" Bubba. Their are lots of links on goggle I just haven't found one for an Iron on type
Beat of luck....David
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7th September 04, 12:27 PM
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Right, my typo. I haven't found anything like what Jimmy was talking about yet, that's why I asked him to give us some product names. That way we can look for something specific.
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7th September 04, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Hamish
Although my oldest sporran is now over 30 years old I have never treated it with a leather food or conditioner, and it's perfectly 'happy'!!
Take care Ham, or you may have the RSPCS (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Sporrans) calling at your front door. It is a serious offence to starve a leather sporran of its 'food' for 30 years. 
Rob (who talks to his sporran to keep it happy)
P.S. You will have to excuse me, as there are two men in white coats at my front door. 
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7th September 04, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Rob
Originally Posted by Hamish
Although my oldest sporran is now over 30 years old I have never treated it with a leather food or conditioner, and it's perfectly 'happy'!!
Take care Ham, or you may have the RSPCS (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Sporrans) calling at your front door. It is a serious offence to starve a leather sporran of its 'food' for 30 years.
Rob (who talks to his sporran to keep it happy)
P.S. You will have to excuse me, as there are two men in white coats at my front door.
Oh, very good Rob! 
I'd best watch out, as I talk to almost everything in the house - most things have names too: Freddy the 'fridge, Harry the Hoover, Walter the washing machine, etc., etc. ................. and I always thank my kilts when I take them off and hang them up at bedtime!!
So what's wrong with that? 
[B][I][U]No. of Kilts[/U][/I][/B][I]:[/I] 102.[I] [B]"[U][B]Title[/B]"[/U][/B][/I]: Lord Hamish Bicknell, Laird of Lochaber / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Scottish Tartans Authority / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society / [U][I][B]Member:[/B][/I][/U] The Ardbeg Committee / [I][B][U]My NEW Photo Album[/U]: [/B][/I][COLOR=purple]Sadly, and with great regret, it seems my extensive and comprehensive album may now have been lost forever![/COLOR]/
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7th September 04, 05:48 PM
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I suggest you watch out for guys in white coats carrying a net.
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7th September 04, 07:37 PM
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I must go and tell Brigid Buick, Bertha Bluebike, and Candyapple Computer and the others the good news. I don't mind the guys in white coats coming as long as they are kilted 
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