Collective Rabble,
I have purchased an 8 yard 100% wool kilt, as 'ex-hire' . However, having a good order history with the supplier (who is a reputable 'authentic' supplier, often cited within these pages), he has actually supplied a brand new item for the same price.
However, the wool is quite stiff and does not swing/sway etc as my others. It has the wider pleats rather than needle pleats, but even compared with another similar item I have, it has a tendency to 'stick' (for example, if a pleat lifts at the rear, it tends to stay put rather than fall). It resembles in fact, my first ever purchase, which was a cheap man made example!
So my question, is there anyway to soften the wool? Is this natural oil in the wool.....?
Grateful for any thoughts from the collective. Many thanks.