Itchy Wool ??

[Matty Ross]

I recently bought Two, 5 yard wool kilts from USA kilts. The thing is one is very scratchy itchy and one is not. Can any one tell me what caused this. And will anything make a wool kilt less scratchy?

[artificer]

it may be a function of which mill wove the tartan. I have a Dalgliesh custom weave that's quite soft and a Marton Mills stock weave that is noticeably scratchier (both 16oz).

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[Joe I]

I read some where that you can hand wash in cold water( do not ring it out) in either woollight or shampoo to make it less itchy. And hang dry it. I have not tried this.

[Mirthlesstroll]

http://techknitting.blogspot.com/200...tchy-wool.html

I haven't tried this, but it makes sense.

[dea3369]

I recently bought Two, 5 yard wool kilts from USA kilts. The thing is one is very scratchy itchy and one is not. Can any one tell me what caused this. And will anything make a wool kilt less scratchy?

tundramanq posted a source for kilt liners.
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...45#post1087245

This should not only take care of scratchy wool but also protect your kilt from sweat, etc.

[MacMillans son]

Perhaps you could contact the kilt maker for the reason and possible solutions? He has lots of experience and may be able to offer some advice.

[mbhandy]

When I first got my SWK BW heavy weight it was itchy. Then I washed and Conditioned the kilt and now it is very comfortable to wear.

MrBill