Hello everyone. I was browsing the internet the other night and found a utility kilt on clearance. I have wanted one for a while now and the price was very reasonable so I bought it. It arrived today and it is very nice, I can't find anything wrong with it anywhere and it fits me very well. The kilt (according to the tag) is 100% cotton and it is dark blue, the fabric feels very heavy and sort of stiff. I'm not sure if stiff is the proper word, it feels more like a canvas than anything else. I have read somewhere and I can't remember where that you should wash a new utility kilt first and let it drip dry as this would help to loosen the fabric so it will not be so stiff. Have any of you done this? If so, did it help? I would like your expert opinion before I try it. Thanks.