This is offered as a bit of re-assurance on your purchase. I have had an AK for about a year and find it to be just right in the hot weather. I did not expect it to be the same as an SWK or any other more traditional kilt. It is worn as a knock-around that will take abuse. I wear mine when doing yard work, cleaning the garage or what ever else my wife determines needs to be done on my days off.

As far as care goes, I remove the sporran and throw the kilt in the wash, cold water with whatever else needs done, hang to dry. I DO NOT worry about the pleats so no ironing, just give them a tug while the kilt is hanging and be done with it.

IMHO, this kilt serves its purpose well, in the heat "the boys" are comfy and I am happy and I don't worry about beer or BBQ sauce spills.