Thanks Steve,

My kilt hose felted up in cold water in the washer. Not real bad, but they lost an inch or two in length so its obvious they're too short when I wear them. They seem to be tighter and more difficult to put on too.

So, now I use them to scrunch down with boots. Replaced them and now only hand wash as you recommend. No more problems.

Couldn't hurt to subcontract out sock stretchers...gotta be custom sized though.... with a hanger, so they can dangle from the shower curtain rod or clothes line.

Ron