PV Kilts-Another love story..

billmcc · 24th February 09, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by NorCalPiper

It comes out of the bag EXTREMELY stiff, so I had to low heat with steam it to press it out. The early stiffness almost feels like your wearing a barrel, but after a day, the material eases up and it really is something to wear.

Initial stiffness seems to be a common problem with these kilts. Has anyone discovered a way to get rid of the stiffness other than by wearing it?

**bricelythgoe** · 24th February 09, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by billmcc

Initial stiffness seems to be a common problem with these kilts. Has anyone discovered a way to get rid of the stiffness other than by wearing it?

Mine was stiff as well when I received. However, once I sent it to the dry cleaners, it loosened right up. I also started wearing it while I was at home. So the combination of wearing it and washing it loosened it up quite a bit. It is pretty darn comfortable now.

**The Wizard of BC** · 24th February 09, 02:46 PM

Can anyone confirm that this fabric is actually Polyester/Rayon and not Acrylic?

Also what is the true weight per fabric yard. They advertise 16oz P/V but if you have been around this forum more than a year you will remember that both Rocky and I are offering a reward for the contact information of any weaving mill that is producing true P/V in a weight greater than 12oz.

**fluter** · 24th February 09, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC

Can anyone confirm that this fabric is actually Polyester/Rayon and not Acrylic?

I was wondering whether this is the fabric that turned out to be a blend of PV and acetate.

**bricelythgoe** · 24th February 09, 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC

Can anyone confirm that this fabric is actually Polyester/Rayon and not Acrylic?

Also what is the true weight per fabric yard. They advertise 16oz P/V but if you have been around this forum more than a year you will remember that both Rocky and I are offering a reward for the contact information of any weaving mill that is producing true P/V in a weight greater than 12oz.

I really don't know if we can verify that. How would you be able to tell?

Brice

**The Wizard of BC** · 24th February 09, 05:23 PM

A simple burn test of one fiber from the Kilt will tell.

Acrylic will burn "fiercely" will keep burning after your remove the original flame and leave a molten blob behind. It will smell like acid. An Acrylic Kilt will take only about a min. to burn & melt down to a puddle molten plastic.

P/V will burn with a "sputter". will almost self extinguish when you remove the flame and will leave a firm black or gray ash. It will smell like celery.

**The Wizard of BC** · 24th February 09, 05:36 PM

True P/V will have a firm, smooth feel in your hand. The yarns are twisted tight and the weave is tight. Very similar to a Worsted Wool Kilt.

Acrylic is usually woven from crimped fibers and will have a "fuzzy" look to its surface. It will feel "squishy" if you squeeze it between your fingers. Sort is like polar fleece.

A quick way to tell the weight of the fabric in a Kilt is to weigh it.
A Full 16oz Wool Kilt will weigh just over 4lbs.
A 13 oz Wool Kilt weighs just over 3.25 lbs.

I just weighed a 12oz P/V Kilt in Holyrood Tartan. The Kilt has a 46" Hip, a 40" waist and is 22" from top of waistband to hem. It weighs 2.92lbs.

This will give you a good ballpark idea of fabric weights.