How do Scots handle a rough day/night with only one kilt?

[puffer]

I own a "number" of KILT, ( "synthetic, TANKs, lighter weight wool ) & wear them almost daily for ALL types of occasions, I can perhaps "cast" a little light on the subject.

Before I start, let me say that IMHO, putting 1 or more good synthetics in your closet, is a VERY GOOD IDEA, BUT the ?? was ( as I understand it ) Owning only a single Kilt as regular attire.
The above comments pertaining to "wool " are spot on, but Perhaps the following will be of assistance.

1. The quality of the material may be a consideration. My wool kilts are all of "good" quality, but there is a difference between them ( tightness of weave, finish,etc..) My "issue" regimentals & my one "Strome') are the best & EASIEST to keep clean. ( note - there maybe 1 more, see below)

2. "Protective finish" - I recently got a TANK that has the wool protected with a "finish" It does change the "feel". As to how well it will work & MORE IMPORTANT, how long will it stand up ????

3. PROTECT your KILT with a "KILT APRON". I took a "page" from the REAL PROs, the KILTED Regiments. They wore Kilt Aprons to protect their Kilts.

Puffer

[Fit2BKilted]

I should like to have a 2nd kilt for day-to-day and keep the first for more formal occasions... A Family and a District Tartan respectively. I'm a bit leery of Polyviscose because of its fragility; but, I suppose that the material's inexpensivity may make it somewhat 'disposable' and therefore a good choice as a 3rd kilt, for 'mucking about'. ;-)

[Paul Henry]

I should like to have a 2nd kilt for day-to-day and keep the first for more formal occasions... A Family and a District Tartan respectively. I'm a bit leery of Polyviscose because of its fragility; but, I suppose that the material's inexpensivity may make it somewhat 'disposable' and therefore a good choice as a 3rd kilt, for 'mucking about'. ;-)

I don't think I would ever have thought of a pv kilt being fragile......

[TexasMcGregor]

I only have one problem with PV kilts. I don't wear synthetics if I can avoid it. I have a nasty habit of getting close to fire. I've set a few shirts on fire, and have had to throw away more than I few that just had small burn holes from slag or embers. If you don't have that problem, then go for a PV kilt if you like.

[PiobBear]

Yesterday I piped a Memorial Day service in a very heavy downpour. This is known as Field Expedient Kilt Laundering; FEKL. This is why, when the sky opens up and heavy rain starts to fall, you might hear a piper mutter under his breath; "Oh sh*te..."