Quote Originally Posted by M. A. C. Newsome
Then I have a pair of Acrylic hose as sold by Lochcarron (retailed by us at the Scottish Tartans Museum gift shop, BTW). These only come in a cream color, but they are made in the style of their standard kilt hose (with the ribbing, etc), and don't really look any different. But they are thinner and definitely cooler than woolen hose for summer wear.
Matt,

The acrylic kilt hose I ordered arrived today. They look very nice and fit well.

According to the info provided by the gift shop website, these hose have some wool in them. Can they be machine washed and dried? Or should I hang them up to dry to prevent shrinkage?