Kingussie Pleated Kilt in Steward Old Sett, Ancient Review

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Wool can be washed in cool water. Steve has cleaned kilts in the bathtub. Use a pH neutral gentle soap and lay the kilt flat in the bathtub to soak in slightly sudsy water. Then gently squeeze while draining off the water, and replace the water with clear water for the rinse. Do not agitate the kilt! Remove it gently so that the wool is not distorted and wrap in a very fluffy towel to blot out excess water. You should then lay the kilt flat to dry on a surface where it can get air circulation.

Are the basting stitches still present in the kilt? If so, don't remove them before doing this. If not, you can either rebaste before the bath, or be prepared to do a lot of basting and pressing after the cleaning.

I cannot guarantee that this will get all of the smell gone, but it should certainly help.

The other option is to talk to a local dry cleaner who has experience with kilts.