Gordon Tartan Dilemma

**Tobus** · 17th March 10, 05:57 AM

Originally Posted by Atlanta Kiltie

I know I am about to strike terror into the ranks; why not try washing it?

That's what I'm wondering too. I mean, any excuse to buy a new kilt is a good one, but I'm just trying to figure out why the old one is no longer usable. If it's just because it's dirty, well, that's no reason to ditch it! It can be washed.

**Nervous Jock** · 17th March 10, 02:11 PM

This is my ADG

**auld argonian** · 17th March 10, 02:13 PM

I'm sorry...were there kilts in that picture?...I was distracted...

Best

AA

**Nervous Jock** · 18th March 10, 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by The Scotsman

You should get the next one about an inch shorter.

I was particularly disappointed with this well know retailers product both for the reason you mention and the build quality. I won't be using him again

**Nervous Jock** · 17th March 10, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by Tobus

That's what I'm wondering too. I mean, any excuse to buy a new kilt is a good one, but I'm just trying to figure out why the old one is no longer usable. If it's just because it's dirty, well, that's no reason to ditch it! It can be washed.

Sometimes things just wont clean

**guitarmatt** · 18th March 10, 05:52 AM

Originally Posted by Nervous Jock

Sometimes things just wont clean

Have you tried the elder Jock's method of dealing with tough stains? That is, sticking it in the nearest burn under a few rocks for a couple of days and letting mother nature take care of it? The burn running through the Hermitage of Braid looks cleaner and quicker flowing than Water of Leith or Union Canal. You could probably even buckle it around a branch or something. Just put up a note that says "Do not disturb, spring cleaning." If you don't think you'll wear it anymore anyway, what do you have to lose?

**Woodsheal** · 18th March 10, 08:31 AM

I've always hated the "dress" tartans on men, so I say "Good on ya!" for replacing it!
I'd go for that lovely weathered shade as a first choice, followed closely by the modern in the heavy military-weight fabric....

**Jock Scot** · 18th March 10, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by Woodsheal

I've always hated the "dress" tartans on men, so I say "Good on ya!" for replacing it!
I'd go for that lovely weathered shade as a first choice, followed closely by the modern in the heavy military-weight fabric....

"Dress" tartans are for men! Not all clans have a "dress" tartan, but they are supposed to be worn, if they wish to, by men at "Dress"(formal) evening events.

**Woodsheal** · 18th March 10, 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

"Dress" tartans are for men! Not all clans have a "dress" tartan, but they are supposed to be worn, if they wish to, by men at "Dress"(formal) evening events.

I understand that, but they always bring to mind (well, my mind anyways!) the white-based women's tartans of the 17th-18th centuries....

**Jock Scot** · 18th March 10, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by Woodsheal

I understand that, but they always bring to mind (well, my mind anyways!) the white-based women's tartans of the 17th-18th centuries....

With the greatest of respect, you really are misunderstanding the term "dress". For example, I don't see much white in MacLeod of Lewis(loud MacLeod) which is the "dress" tartan of MacLeod of Harris.