You'll never guess what attracts moths
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- čas přidán 24. 05. 2024
- ..or 'The use of moth damage to kilts as a medical diagnostic tool' ?
Over the years I've seen a couple or three kilts with profound moth damage to the centre of the inner apron but little or no sign of moth damage elsewhere in the kilt.
It would appear that moths are strongly attracted to even small amounts of urine on the inner apron.
is it the salts or other trace amounts of minerals?
Proteins?
...or elevated sugar levels in that persons' urine?
Now, I'm no medical professional - just your bog-standard (expired) Industrial First Aid ticket - but if I knew whose kilt this was I would discretely inquire if he had been checked for elevated blood-sugar levels, and suggest that he pop into a clinic to have his urine tested.
Some of you medicos out there might want to look into this - and the rest of us should maybe give our inner-aprons a flush with clean water now and again... - Jak na to + styl
"Shake the dew off the Lilly"
Wearing underpants and changing them from time to time might also help. Or would that be sacrilegious?
My partner is currently training to be a kilt tailor in Scotland with a tailor who in turn was trained by British Army tailors. They said it is caused by urine and other bodily proteins.
The Scottish kilt tailor’s recommendation is to wear underwear! It doesn’t make you less of a man, but it will save your expensive kilt!
This degree of damage is quite rare (I've only seen three cases in 50 years), so I suspect that the deciding factor is with the individuals' body chemistry and, possibly their dietary and drinking habits .
I would struggle to mask my profound contempt were I to meet the sort of immature individual who voiced a comparison between the wearing of an undergarment and 'manliness', and
In my opinion; to anyone who wears the kilt as something other than a 'ritual costume', the matter is one of 'convenience and comfort' for which proper care against moths and perhaps 'sponging' the inner apron once in the Quarter is a small price to pay.
@@robertmacdonaldbespokekilt3063 Indeed, but sadly far too many do.
I discovered a kilt I had made for me nearly 40 years ago, which sadly no longer fits, has similar damage. How difficult is a repair in such cases? If it is possible, it would be nice to have it repaired and I could wear it again.
@@grahamgilmour3758 It's not that difficult - If the damage is limited to the inside apron. I'm frantically busy with 2 new kilts and 3 alterations to be ready by this next weekend, but send me some photos at (info - at - westcoastkilts - dot - com) and I'll see what's to be done.
Is it possible that spraying with vinegar might be helpful with this situation? I often spray the inside of my kilt down. Also, suit jackets - under the arms to reduce body odors. Just a thought for the conversation.