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21st March 08, 06:45 PM
#11
Originally Posted by Ted Crocker
I used to be worried that it was acrylic and all... but when people come up to you and say, I love that kilt, or you look great in that kilt, it makes it ok.
I kind of like the softer feel of the fabric in some ways, but don't tell anyone.
I used to worry about the kilts being acrylic as well. However, I have noticed that my SWK acrylics do not wrinkle anymore than my 5yd, 16oz worsted wool. In fact, last year I rode in the car for 12 hours on a trip from Missouri to Ohio wearing my Hunting McCleod standard. I had very little wrinkling in the pleats (I checked in a full length mirror at my mom's house in Ohio). You get a bit of pilling after a few washings, but a sweater shaver every now and then takes care of it.
Keith, Congrats on the new kilt. Jerry is a great guy, and cares that his customers are happy with his products.
Darrell
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21st March 08, 07:04 PM
#12
Originally Posted by NewKilt
I used to worry about the kilts being acrylic as well. However, I have noticed that my SWK acrylics do not wrinkle anymore than my 5yd, 16oz worsted wool. In fact, last year I rode in the car for 12 hours on a trip from Missouri to Ohio wearing my Hunting McCleod standard. I had very little wrinkling in the pleats (I checked in a full length mirror at my mom's house in Ohio). You get a bit of pilling after a few washings, but a sweater shaver every now and then takes care of it.
Keith, Congrats on the new kilt. Jerry is a great guy, and cares that his customers are happy with his products.
Darrell
I haven't had any wrinkiling problems with mine either... I mean I wear acrylic sweaters and shirts and so on, so it's not that big of an issue.
As far as washing, I wash mine by hand almost like a wool kilt, but with a lot less soap. I guess if it gets some fuz though, I could get the sweater shaver. They air dry a lot quicker than wool too .
I tried to ask my inner curmudgeon before posting, but he sprayed me with the garden hose…
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21st March 08, 10:55 PM
#13
Congrats on the new kilt I just ordered my second one from Jerry a Gordon, already have the hunting Macleod.
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22nd March 08, 07:20 AM
#14
Gillmore of Clan Morrison
"Long Live the Long Shirts!"- Ryan Ross
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