Those loops of ribbon on the sides.....

**DougC** · 14th February 10, 08:31 AM

Still--there is the question of why your are raiding the Duke's closet?

**chasem** · 15th February 10, 09:27 AM

I think part of it is that white will show sweat stains more easily than black.

Also, I find it odd that only one of those four kilts seems to have a waistband, and the two that have the front apron clearly visible have a curve cut along the top of the kilt, rather than ripped straight across. Any idea what purpose this serves?

**longhuntr74** · 15th February 10, 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by chasem

I think part of it is that white will show sweat stains more easily than black.

Also, I find it odd that only one of those four kilts seems to have a waistband, and the two that have the front apron clearly visible have a curve cut along the top of the kilt, rather than ripped straight across. Any idea what purpose this serves?

I think the curve you are referring to is just the sag from the weight of the fabric, but I might be wrong. Very observant though about the lack of a waistband! Actually two of them have a waisband it appears. Note the Royal Stewart at the back seems to have a waistband along the pleats that doesn't extend to the apron portion....yet another interesting topic for conversation!

**chasem** · 15th February 10, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by longhuntr74

I think the curve you are referring to is just the sag from the weight of the fabric, but I might be wrong.

Actually, if you look at the Balmoral on the left, there's no red line at the top in the center of the apron, but it shows on either side (ie: we see more tartan at the top as we go to the sides.)

Same with the Royal Stewart in front.

And actually, the Balmoral on the right shows a thin black stripe at the top in the pleats, but as you go to the outsides, it disappears (implying the curve starts in the pleats, and goes into the front apron).

Originally Posted by longhuntr74

Very observant though about the lack of a waistband! Actually two of them have a waisband it appears. Note the Royal Stewart at the back seems to have a waistband along the pleats that doesn't extend to the apron portion....yet another interesting topic for conversation!

now that you mention it, they all look like they might have that weird waistband, or I'm just seeing something that isn't there on one or two of them.

**kid icarus** · 18th February 10, 10:40 PM

i always heard hanging your kilt was bad for the pleats....is this not true? i have been storing mine folded in half lengthwise....and i recently noticed that also sems to be messing with the pleats....how do ya'll store your kilts for any length of time?

**ChattanCat** · 19th February 10, 06:21 PM

I wish I could store my kilts rolled up and laying. I ship kilts rolled up and they take the abuse of sorting equipment rather well.

**Mafisi** · 18th March 10, 12:12 PM

I have a question on the storage of my kilt. When I was being measured by the seamstress I asked her how I needed to store my kilt. She said that I could store it rolled up in the kilt carrier I had purchased. Is this not a good way to store my kilt? If not I need to get it out immediately. Thanks for any help offered.
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