Itchy wool

[thescot]

Ron, Colin, and Dee nailed it. The best answer is wearing.

For those who are unaccustomed to real wool, the feeling is just plain itchy at first. With wearing, it gets better.

My wool regimmental tams ate my forehead up the first few times I wore them. Even now, after a few years, they still give me a little itch now and then.

[Ayin McFye]

Some people are just allergic to wool. I would just try another type of fabric to see if your body agrees more with it. Hopefully you're not allergic to plaid.

[Ruanaidh]

The thought of washing a Lochcarron 16oz. Strome kilt in Woolite sent horrible shivers down my spine.

The answer to the problem is to keep on wearing the kilt. Those little thread ends that are causing the problem will eventualy wick up your natural body oils which will soften the threads and help them to lie flat. This should solve your problem.

[Eujeankilt]

I do also have a SW Heavyweight wool kilt and regularly wear wool kilt hose, which don't bother me, so I'm not alergic. I was wondering if "just wearing" it will calm things down. Thanks guys.

And Bradley - let me think - (one nanosecond passes) no, I don't think I'll take you up on your offer to trade, but thanks for your thoughtfulness

Has anyone tried the Woolite thing? (This is a 13oz. House of Edgar tartan fabric)


Dale