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View Poll Results: What do you think of Poly Viscose fabrics for kilts?
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its not a bad material. heck, its a good alternative to wool.
Gillmore of Clan Morrison
"Long Live the Long Shirts!"- Ryan Ross
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There are a couple of reasons why I prefer wool over PV. In the US, it is called Polyester/Rayon.
PV is only available in lighter weight 10 Oz. Better kilt making material is 13-16 oz weight.
PV is flammable, wool is not.
Wallace Catanach, Kiltmaker
A day without killting is like a day without sunshine.
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 Originally Posted by ChattanCat
There are a couple of reasons why I prefer wool over PV. In the US, it is called Polyester/Rayon.
PV is only available in lighter weight 10 Oz. Better kilt making material is 13-16 oz weight.
PV is flammable, wool is not.
Small correction... PV is available in 8 or 9 oz from some sources in Canada (but they only ship to Canada), 10 - 11 oz from Batleys and 11 to 12 oz from MM.
I'm not saying PV can ever REPLACE wool as the best kilting fabric, but it has it's advantages... it's machine washable AND it is less expensive (and people with wool allergies can wear it).
I PERSONALLY like wool better, but I can afford it (and I make my own kilts). For those on a budget, PV is a good alternative.
Last edited by RockyR; 12th May 08 at 01:46 PM.
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 Originally Posted by RockyR
Small correction... PV is available in 8 or 9 oz from some sources in Canada (but they only ship to Canada), 10 - 11 oz from Batleys and 11 to 12 oz from MM.
I'm not saying PV can ever REPLACE wool as the best kilting fabric, but it has it's advantages... it's machine washable AND it is less expensive (and people with wool allergies can wear it).
I PERSONALLY like wool better, but I can afford it. For those on a budget, PV is a good alternative.
You guys at USA Kilts use PV right? I'll double check the site. You have my family tartan and when I get some money saved aside, I'm sure I'll be ordering from you.
Right now I have a favorite kilt from Stillwater, which uses Acrylic. How does your PV measure up against Acrylic? I'm new at this so the materials are an unknown zone for me. The Acrylic is soft, moves very nicely, comfortable, etc. I honestly cannot find a single bad thing about that SWK kilt.
The reason I ask is because I have a PV kilt already that I bought at an 07 Highland games. I believe it is one of the Gold Bros. Kilts. The pleats seem difficult to keep, and are quick to fold over after sitting for a bit, but the Acrylic one seems to hold better and move much better. My old PV kilt has now been reserved for knocking around in and I doubt I'll ever wear it out again.
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 Originally Posted by Galb
You guys at USA Kilts use PV right? I'll double check the site. You have my family tartan and when I get some money saved aside, I'm sure I'll be ordering from you.
Right now I have a favorite kilt from Stillwater, which uses Acrylic. How does your PV measure up against Acrylic? I'm new at this so the materials are an unknown zone for me. The Acrylic is soft, moves very nicely, comfortable, etc. I honestly cannot find a single bad thing about that SWK kilt.
The reason I ask is because I have a PV kilt already that I bought at an 07 Highland games. I believe it is one of the Gold Bros. Kilts. The pleats seem difficult to keep, and are quick to fold over after sitting for a bit, but the Acrylic one seems to hold better and move much better. My old PV kilt has now been reserved for knocking around in and I doubt I'll ever wear it out again.
Check your inbox... I replied to your PM.
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 Originally Posted by RockyR
Check your inbox... I replied to your PM.
Thanks
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 Originally Posted by sharpdressedscot
Ummm, *ding* Winner!   :beer:
here's a cookie.
Gillmore of Clan Morrison
"Long Live the Long Shirts!"- Ryan Ross
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12th May 08, 12:40 PM
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 Originally Posted by Nick the DSM
here's a cookie.
Shouldn't I get the cookie since I answered my own question?
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