What is Poly Viscose?

[RockyR]

From the Manufacturer's website:

Composition: 65/35 Low Pill Polyester/Viscose
Features: Blending soft viscose fibre with strong polyester fibre results in a good handle and reliable performance at a great price. In response to the demands of the industry, we have developed polyester/viscose into a state-of-the-art blend. We have developed Low Pill™ fibre technology, which eliminates pilling on the surface of the fabric during normal wear. Furthermore, every piece of polyester/viscose is finished with DuPont Teflon® as standard, thus maximising stain resistance.


Dyeing: fibre dyed / piece dyed / package dyed
Wash fastness: excellent
Light fastness: excellent
Wash/care: wash at 40 degrees, iron on 2 dots (medium iron), can be dry-cleaned. Fabric conditioner unnecessary and not recommended.

Basically, PV is (IMHO) the best of the "less expensive" materials that TARTAN casual kilts are made from. It's got the feel of thick cotton, but the look (to the untrained eye) of worsted wool. It's got a Teflon coating which gives it a stiffer hand and helps resist staining. To see pics of a PV kilt on the most famous kilt wearer of all, click below:

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...211#post254211