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Works well for me; ease of sewing!
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05-10-2008, 08:08 PM
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There are a couple of reasons why I prefer wool over PV. In the US, it is called Polyester/Rayon.
PV is only available in lighter weight 10 Oz. Better kilt making material is 13-16 oz weight.
PV is flammable, wool is not.
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Originally Posted by bagpipes@wyoming.com  Thanks for the reply "Bill"; I live in Marbleton part of the time, and up on the Green some of the summer; small town, small world. When did you leave the area? Do you play the pipes? I'm trying to start the "Western Wyoming Bagpiping Preservation Society", seeking piping interestees from Evanston to Jackson. Know anyone for me to contact? Frank! at bagpipes@wyoming.com | Hi Frank!
Yes it is a small world! My Wife and I left the Big Piney/Marbleton area in 1987
after serving as pastor of the Baptist Church in Big Piney since 1981. There are lots of good people in those parts but i'm out of touch wiht anyone out that way and so can't help much. You might try the Wyoming Highlanders Association, I think they are based out of Jackson Hole. How long have you lived there?
I sadly don't play the pipes but have a life-long love of them. I would like to learn but I am quite a distance from an instructor and unable to drive since loosing my sight it will take some ingenuity to make it happen but there is always a way.
PM me if you'd like, it'd be fun to swap tales and catch up on things.
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Originally Posted by ChattanCat There are a couple of reasons why I prefer wool over PV. In the US, it is called Polyester/Rayon.
PV is only available in lighter weight 10 Oz. Better kilt making material is 13-16 oz weight.
PV is flammable, wool is not. | Small correction... PV is available in 8 or 9 oz from some sources in Canada (but they only ship to Canada), 10 - 11 oz from Batleys and 11 to 12 oz from MM.
I'm not saying PV can ever REPLACE wool as the best kilting fabric, but it has it's advantages... it's machine washable AND it is less expensive (and people with wool allergies can wear it).
I PERSONALLY like wool better, but I can afford it (and I make my own kilts). For those on a budget, PV is a good alternative.
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Originally Posted by RockyR Small correction... PV is available in 8 or 9 oz from some sources in Canada (but they only ship to Canada), 10 - 11 oz from Batleys and 11 to 12 oz from MM.
I'm not saying PV can ever REPLACE wool as the best kilting fabric, but it has it's advantages... it's machine washable AND it is less expensive (and people with wool allergies can wear it).
I PERSONALLY like wool better, but I can afford it. For those on a budget, PV is a good alternative. | You guys at USA Kilts use PV right? I'll double check the site. You have my family tartan and when I get some money saved aside, I'm sure I'll be ordering from you.
Right now I have a favorite kilt from Stillwater, which uses Acrylic. How does your PV measure up against Acrylic? I'm new at this so the materials are an unknown zone for me. The Acrylic is soft, moves very nicely, comfortable, etc. I honestly cannot find a single bad thing about that SWK kilt.
The reason I ask is because I have a PV kilt already that I bought at an 07 Highland games. I believe it is one of the Gold Bros. Kilts. The pleats seem difficult to keep, and are quick to fold over after sitting for a bit, but the Acrylic one seems to hold better and move much better. My old PV kilt has now been reserved for knocking around in and I doubt I'll ever wear it out again.
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Originally Posted by Galb You guys at USA Kilts use PV right? I'll double check the site. You have my family tartan and when I get some money saved aside, I'm sure I'll be ordering from you.
Right now I have a favorite kilt from Stillwater, which uses Acrylic. How does your PV measure up against Acrylic? I'm new at this so the materials are an unknown zone for me. The Acrylic is soft, moves very nicely, comfortable, etc. I honestly cannot find a single bad thing about that SWK kilt.
The reason I ask is because I have a PV kilt already that I bought at an 07 Highland games. I believe it is one of the Gold Bros. Kilts. The pleats seem difficult to keep, and are quick to fold over after sitting for a bit, but the Acrylic one seems to hold better and move much better. My old PV kilt has now been reserved for knocking around in and I doubt I'll ever wear it out again. | Check your inbox... I replied to your PM.
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