PV Kilts-Another love story..

**NorCalPiper** · 24th February 09, 06:03 AM

Hey y'all-
I received my 2nd PC kilt from the ebay vendor http://stores.ebay.com/The-Scotland-Kilt-Company. While I would much prefer to buy from Rocky (That IOS PV is gonna happen sooner or later!), these guys sell a really nice PV kilt. They sell 2 kinds-The 5 yard , 2 strap PV kilt that the Heritage od Scotland folk put out (I DO NOT LIKE THOSE) and a 8 yard tank with 3 leather straps. I have ordered a Royal Stewart, and my newest acquisition, a MacDonald (One of my clans!!). I think I'm about ready to say that these are my favorite casual kilts. The material is this REALLY durable.....I guess PV, but it reminds me of Carhart work pants material, and it is just as durable as anything! 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. I wore my matching blue and green diced hose with it yesterday, and was stopped maybe a dozen times in the Atlanta area!! So anyone out there who is on the fence on this PV thing-GO FOR IT! I encourage all members to try and support North AMerican businesses such as Rocky's for a PV kilt, but if budget constrains you, the above mentioned store provided a kilt that I will wear numerous times in the coming years for around 50$.

**cavscout** · 24th February 09, 07:11 AM

Thanks for the review. Hopefully we will be at the same Atlanta Kilt night soon and I can see these in person. That Hamilton Grey is a nice looking kilt.

**bricelythgoe** · 24th February 09, 07:19 AM

I have a Macdonald kilt from them as well. It is a great kilt to wear for a great price.

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.

**ForresterModern** · 24th February 09, 04:23 PM

Not sure how you got yours for $50US because they are currently selling at $58+ with additional $22+ in shipping-----tabs out at about $80US total on this side of the big water.

**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.