Quote Originally Posted by Jimmy Carbomb
... The first thing I remember when I wore my "tank" for the first time, was the INCREDIBLE swish and sway of the pleats. It also AMAZED me how tight the pleats were, how uniformly they laid, and how easily they moved right back into place!
In a couple of previous posts, I briefly touched on this subject but I guess I might as well ask directly while the topic is open. This has to do with the physical surface characteristics of worsted wool as compared to engineered fabrics. More specifically... my theory is that it is the bristley surface fibers on worsted wool that allow the layers to slide past one another with little friction while the kilt is in motion. Those very fibers that make wool unwearable by some, actually allow that wonderful "swish"! Any thoughts or opinions?? Is this issue discussed in any conversations with other society members?