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22nd January 06, 10:25 PM
#1
 Originally Posted by KiltedCodeWarrior
Sorry, got off-topic. I do find that the AK wrinkles for any reason at all. I really should iron it every time I wear it, but don't. The light weight fabric, and the type of fabric, just make it wrinkle easily. I might have to order a forest green or putty though. It sounds like they are heavier weight material.
Hmmmh, a reason to buy another kilt...
KCW,
My putty wrinlkles pretty badly too, and the pleats curl something fierce. It was also very stiff when I first got it. Compared to the UK and my Stillwaters, it's a very casual garment. I now use it strictly for home improvement tasks, kind of like a UK workman with out all the pockets and loops (and 2 for the price of one). 8-)
Dale
--Working for the earth is not a way to get rich, it is a way to be rich
The Most Honourable Dale the Unctuous of Giggleswick under Table
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23rd January 06, 11:10 AM
#2
Mowgli,
Same here. I will now only wear it to work right after ironing it. And since I hate to iron (must try Ron's fishing weight trick), it does not get much office wear.
The kilt concealed a blaster strapped to his thigh. Lazarus Long
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23rd January 06, 11:18 AM
#3
I have a black (microfiber) AK, and though it does wrinkle, it hangs out quickly. Yes there are pros and cons to AKs, I like mine fine.
It's your own reaction/opinion that counts.
Cheers
Mark Dockendorf
Left on the Right Coast
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23rd January 06, 11:44 AM
#4
AK is a good value. I bought mine and really enjoy it. I find the reaction I get to it by unknowing people is they don't know what to make of it, because it doesn't fit their notion of what a kilt is. It is comfortable, the "sporran" is roomy and the back pocket comes in handy. The Freedom Kilts look like a great value for the money, (Canadian $ v the US $) and are more like a traditional kilt and are custom made. If Pittsburgh Kilts was not on a break I would tell you to check them out as well. Also Rocky at USA did a solid color kilt for Graham that was quite beautiful.
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23rd January 06, 12:02 PM
#5
 Originally Posted by millar
Also Rocky at USA did a solid color kilt for Graham that was quite beautiful.
That was a one time thing I believe. Rocky hasn't shown any interest in pursuing solids as far as I've heard.
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23rd January 06, 12:40 PM
#6
 Originally Posted by cavscout
That was a one time thing I believe. Rocky hasn't shown any interest in pursuing solids as far as I've heard.
Absolutely right sir, my totally incoherent point was that there are other options.
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24th January 06, 08:38 PM
#7
Originally posted by Buddha
I own 6 AK's one of every color except the camo and green. all are damn near bulletproof and should be arounbd for a long time. mine have survived through concerts (with me singing and getting tossed over the drum kit), falling out of the back of trucks, being lit on fire, getting completely snookered on tequila, baby vomit and other assorted baby fluids, 2 baby births, numerous bar brawls, dropped lit cigars in the lap, strip clubs, and church. they have all survivedwith flying colors and I plan to get one or two more when a new color comes in that I like.
Boy, now I'm really jonesing. I have 3 on order - tan, denim, and corduroy, and they are supposed to ship this week. Even fireproof? Not that I plan on trying to burn myself up.
Darrell
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25th January 06, 02:16 AM
#8
My two Schmipps (sorry! changed the chip) my two kilts are Amerikilt. I was happy with them until I started to read in forums how bad they can look in only one year's time (stiffness, bullet proof wrinkles, color fades...).
It's from november that I purchased them. I could not wear them as often as I liked, so I haven't washed them. I'm sure that this is the way to make them to stay with this beautiful shape they are from the factory.
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23rd January 06, 05:42 PM
#9
 Originally Posted by Mowgli
KCW,
My putty wrinlkles pretty badly too, and the pleats curl something fierce. It was also very stiff when I first got it. Compared to the UK and my Stillwaters, it's a very casual garment. I now use it strictly for home improvement tasks, kind of like a UK workman with out all the pockets and loops (and 2 for the price of one). 8-)
Dale
it took my putty approx 2 years to break in, with ALOT of abuse. it has settled into more of a moleskin feel which is nice on those cooler nights
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23rd January 06, 05:48 PM
#10
I own 6 AK's one of every color except the camo and green. all are damn near bulletproof and should be arounbd for a long time. mine have survived through concerts (with me singing and getting tossed over the drum kit), falling out of the back of trucks, being lit on fire, getting completely snookered on tequila, baby vomit and other assorted baby fluids, 2 baby births, numerous bar brawls, dropped lit cigars in the lap, strip clubs, and church. they have all survivedwith flying colors and I plan to get one or two more when a new color comes in that I like.
BTW, I can also say the same things about my 3 USAKilts, the latest trial for them was the new years eve Gwar concert, the blood didnt come out of my skin for 2 weeks, but came right out of my USAK.
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