Hose question

mugman · Post by **mugman** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:34 am

Can anyone please provide the name/s of the materials used in the type of kilt hose that remain in shape after washing. I have several pairs of what I think are 'wool-rich', and they have shrunk to almost half the original length. I have one pair in bottle green which have never shrunk, and are much thinner and stretchy. But, purchased a year ago, I have no record of knowing what they're made of, and want to order more in other colours.

Keith Beddoe · Post by **Keith Beddoe** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:26 pm

I have bought socks from "Get Shirty" and they have not shrunk. See

http://www.getshirty.com/getshirty/dept ... %5Fid=3109

Keith

mugman · Post by **mugman** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:42 pm

Thanks Keith. Seems what I'm looking for. (Attractive kilt prices too.)

Big and Bashful · Post by **Big and Bashful** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:25 pm

I have only three pairs of kilt hose, I believe they are pure wool. They were dear, like £13 a pair. I have washed them in a machine on the wool cycle and dried them flat and they haven't suffered. They also wear very well, the first pair were bought in 1989 and are still intact, though a bit discoloured in the shoe region.
I have always bought the 'undyed' natural wool colour and they are definitely worth the money. They are lasting as well as my one and only kilt.