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**Laird_M** · 9th November 11, 06:56 AM

Had to type that several times to NOT put KFC...

I'm looking at a kilt from Frugal Corner as they do my tartans and are very good price - especially as they've just gone on sale for $49!!!!

Are acrylic kilts ok to wear from a comfort point of view?

Any one got one and know the yardage? It doesn't say on their site...

**Oddern** · 9th November 11, 07:14 AM

I can't speak for Frugal Corners products but I have one acrylic kilt and it is not very practical in cold weather. I have tried it in +10 Celsius (+50 Fahrenheit) and that felt freezing cold.
Skål!

**davidg** · 9th November 11, 07:26 AM

Originally Posted by Oddern

I can't speak for Frugal Corners products but I have one acrylic kilt and it is not very practical in cold weather. I have tried it in +10 Celsius (+50 Fahrenheit) and that felt freezing cold.
Skål!

It probably would as it has no inherent loft. You would probably also have a similar problem in extremely hot weather as it does not "breathe" either

Acrylic also tends to "pill" easily and set in creases can be difficult to remove

But, for $49.99 it may be fine depending on the purpose it is bought for. Only the wearer can ultimately decide that

**Nighthawk** · 9th November 11, 07:54 AM

I have 2 acrylics, and never wear them. They pill really badly, they don't insulate or breathe very well... and they're flammable. I learned that one the hard way, so if you get one, never, ever wear it close to a fire.

**Kilted Jeeper** · 9th November 11, 08:03 AM

I have 2 acrylic kilts, 1 Stillwater and 1 Frugal Corner. I am very pleased with both. I wear them in both the heat of summer and the cold of winter with no issues whatsoever. As mentioned they do pil a bit from the rubbing of the sporran, but I use a "sweater shaver" after each wear and they still look like new. My FC kilt is a heavyweight, I have no experience with their lightweight product.

Mark at FC is great to work with, give him a call and he'll be happy to answer any questions you might have about yardage.

**Chas** · 9th November 11, 08:22 AM

I have two of theirs, a lightweight Black Stewart and a heavyweight Dress MacLeod (the loud Macleod).

The lightweight is lightweight and moves around a lot in the merest of breeze. The heavyweight is more substantial. Both are hand finished.

Acrylic is softer than most wools so feels nicer next to the skin. If you ever wear a vintage kilt (pre 60's) you will see just how scratchy they were.

The price is good for the quality. There will be a pilling issue, especially behind the sporran. But for £49, how many years does one expect a kilt to last. At that price, it is worth wearing for a year and then converting to seat cushions.

Regards

Chas

**Grizzly** · 9th November 11, 11:07 AM

I too have an acylic BW. 8yd heavyweight. I found it to be perfectly reasonable for the price, slight creasing issues after driving in it for 200 mile round trip from Fort William to Applecross but nothing serious and hung in the bathroom overnight with steam from the shower the creases disappeared by the morning. I appreciate the comments about fire, but as long as you dont wear it whilst dancing over a naked flame you wont be disappointed for the price.

**mexpiper** · 9th November 11, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by Kilted Jeeper

I have 2 acrylic kilts, 1stillwater and 1 Frugal Corner. I am very pleased with both. I wear them in both the heat of summer and the cold of winter with no issues whatsoever. As mentioned they do pil a bit from the rubbing of the sporran, but I use a "sweater shaver" after each wear and they still look like new. My FC kilt is a heavyweight, I have no experience with their lightweight product.

Mark at FC is great to work with, give him a call and he'll be happy to answer any questions you might have about yardage.

I agree I have never had an issuewith mine. Even in hot or cold weather. The piling has only been an issue once when wearing my backpack, it had a velcroe strip that kept catching the kilt, only when I took off the kilt did I notice the piling on my backside, it was easy to clean up. ( I have 1 from frugal kilts and 2 from still water, and 3 other tanks)

**CopperNGold** · 9th November 11, 02:04 PM

When I had my women's apparel retail stores, I sold a lot of high-end acrylic skirts, but there was a recall on them because of flammability issues. My late husband did a test. He hung up one of the skirts (outside, of course!) and put a match to it. It burst into flames and was reduced to a bit of hot, stringy plastic within two seconds. He timed it.

Can you imagine what that would do to your skin? The burns would be horrible! I cannot stress enough to be extremely careful around flame when wearing an acrylic kilt.

I do hope that you find exactly the kilt that you are looking for!

**Chas** · 10th November 11, 05:52 AM

Originally Posted by CopperNGold

When I had my women's apparel retail stores, I sold a lot of high-end acrylic skirts, but there was a recall on them because of flammability issues. My late husband did a test. He hung up one of the skirts (outside, of course!) and put a match to it. It burst into flames and was reduced to a bit of hot, stringy plastic within two seconds. He timed it.
Can you imagine what that would do to your skin? The burns would be horrible! I cannot stress enough to be extremely careful around flame when wearing an acrylic kilt.
I do hope that you find exactly the kilt that you are looking for!

Not wishing to contradict you or your experiences, but in the UK such clothing would not be allowed to be sold. But acrylic kilts (and skirts, and flys, and wraps) are sold for both adults and children. And, of course, children's clothing needs to be at a higher safety standard, because they cannot see possible dangers. So either the acrylic garments sold are not as flammable as you might have us believe or the batch you had were recalled because they were worse than the standard allowed.

I an sorry if sounds brutal, but I do not believe that scare stories help anyone to make an informed decision.

Regards

Chas