Storing Kilts

[lukeyrobertson]

I have a Scotweb hangar. It works fine. I also used two plastic hangars (Steve's method). And I have just started to hang my kilt using Matt's suggestion: fold the kilt in thirds and then fold in half with the pleats facing out. Use a wood clamp hangar with felt or similar. Et voilà! This is a new way of hanging my kilts and I quite like it. It keeps the pleats nice and straight. There is no sagging at all. Matt has a nice tutorial on his new house highland site. Steve has a tutorial on this forum.

[Chas]

Having tried most methods, I agree that the 'Steve Method' is just about the best. Above all else it will fit in a standard wardrobe.

We do hear, on a regular basis, a lot of rubbish talked about storing kilts flat. Something to do with taking the stress out. The simple answer is - would you store your best Armani suit flat (with other clothes on top, crushing it flat), or do you hang it up on proper hangers to keep the right shape?

If you put your kilt away clean and pressed, it will be ready to go at a moments notice, using the 'Steve Method'.

Regards

Chas

[Laird_M]

I use a chromed steel rod clamp kilt hanger that I got off Amazon. So far it's not caused any issues with creases or anything, (well aside from it adds a fair bit of weight, but my arms are getting stronger...), and this gets hung in a 'suit carrier'.

I MUST rememebr to buy some cedar moth balls! Saw some in a shop yesterday and thought, 'hmm, don't I need some of them for something...'.

[The farqcom]

I have used the two hanger method for several years with great results, plastic with swivel hooks. I also switched to using essential Lavender and Rosemary oils on cedar slabs with an occasional freshen up with a pump of lavender and cedar spray. All munachable natural fabrics including kilts, woolens and related tweeds stored in garment bags. Having acquired a free yoga mat bag, trying that for the Pleasanton Games for the "extra, in case" kilt.