Fabric Softener for Workman's UK?

**Hltoppr** · 22nd July 04, 09:37 AM

Anyone used fabric softener on a workman's UK? (Caramel Duck) I love the kilt, but even after 3 washes it's still stiff as a board...

-H-

**highlandtide** · 22nd July 04, 11:08 AM

I know that that fabric needs a lot of washing before it loosens up. But I am not sure about fabric softener...

**bubba** · 22nd July 04, 01:10 PM

I use fabric sofener on my cotton kilts all the time. Works fine. When I make a new kilt out of heavier cotton fabrics I soak the finished kilt in fabric sofener and water for a few hours then wash it.

**Hamish** · 22nd July 04, 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by Hltoppr

Anyone used fabric softener on a workman's UK? (Caramel Duck) I love the kilt, but even after 3 washes it's still stiff as a board...

-H-

My Caramel Duck Workman's kilt is now coming up for four years old, and my thoughts are that it is the wearing rather than the washing that softens the fabric. OK certainly washing helps, conditioner too to a minor extent, but it's wear and tear than has the greatest effect. Persevere!

**Hltoppr** · 22nd July 04, 02:47 PM

Thanks to all!

I'll probably use a little softener in the next wash, as well as keep wearing it as well.

-H-

**Miah** · 22nd July 04, 02:47 PM

I have a Jacket made out of the Carhart material tha i used when i was working outside a good amount and I have to agree with Hamish wear it as much as posible and it will soften up. I never used softener on my jacket but after 3 Colorado winters wearing it everyday hiking up mountains to cellular (mobile) phone sights it is nice and soft now.