The Kilted Nation Kilts. Question??

[Maxblade]

I know my "NationKilt" model (similar to a UK) is a VERY heavy duty Khaki and definitely bomb-proof, I am still trying to figure out the best way to keep the pleats...but it does give me more of an "A" shape rather than a streamline, but that seems to be the UK style.

[MacFett]

I have two PV kilts from Brad. My Blackwatch is about 3 years old now an it very cylindrical. My Heritage of Scotland is about a month and a half old and it does seem to have a bit of a flare to it, I guess it could be said it was like an A. I just attributed it to different tartan.

One thing I noticed in looking at and touching all the kilts Brad stocks is that each tartan has a different feel. The Hamilton Grey and the Heritage of Scotland are both very soft while there are others (I can't remember with 100% accuracy which so I'll not mention any) that feel like they are over starched. My Blackwatch is a middle ground between the two.

And the material is very durable. I walk to and from work and to avoid poison ivy fields (see my thread about getting poison ivy out of kilts) I walk through a construction company's parking lot. Twice now I have gotten too close to crates and snagged my kilt on heavy duty staples. Unless you know about it and where to look you can't tell.

[denmcdough]

MacFett, thanks for the input. My kilt, a PV MacDonald, has vibrant colors and it looks awesome. However, it does have a bit of a 'flare' to it, and the material is not soft at all....as you stated, a starchy kind of feel. I do, don't get me wrong, love this thing. From a distance you'd think it was wool. Upon closer inspection, just from feeling the material, you'd know it wasn't. But, hey, it's a great kilt for the money and for my specific purposes, like kickin' around in. I'll order another one, soon, from Brad. I like the McLeoid ancient!!

[MacFett]

However, it does have a bit of a 'flare' to it, and the material is not soft at all....as you stated, a starchy kind of feel.

Try tossing it in the washing machine and line drying it. There was a huge improvement in feel when I did this with my BW PV. Don't use fabric softener though.

[CMcG]

If those are the Heritage of Scotland "P/V" then it should be noted that it actually isn't P/V. The tip-off is that it is weighted 16 oz, which apparently doesn't exist for true polyester/viscose. The material is really 65% viscose rayon, 35% acetate fibre and is certainly heavy, tough fabric. P/V seems to be used here in more of a generic sense...

FWIW, the best deal I've been able to find on these viscose/acetate kilts is through The Scotland Kilt Company. $55 US, including free basic shipping via Royal Mail.