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Tartan Explained

We offer the most comprehensive range of tartan available from world's finest weavers.

·        Available in Hundreds of tartans

·        Available in Wool, Poly-viscose, Cotton and Silk

Wool Tartan is available in the following weights

·         16oz (Heavy Weight)

·         13oz (Medium Weight)

·         10oz (Light Weight)

·         8oz (Spring Weight)

Pricing is determined by:

·         Fabric Weight

·         Type of Fabric

·         Popularity of the tartan – most popular being the less expensive

 

Minimum Purchase

·         1 Yard

·         8 Yards for custom weaving

Order a swatchif you are matching colours, you may want to order a swatch

Tartan Colours

Ancient and old tartans have paler more moderate hues which reflects the time when vegetable dyes were widely used in Scotland.

Weathered tartans are in soft muted colours representing exposure to the elements.

Dress tartans usually have a lot of white in the sett and are normally used for formal occasions.

Hunting Tartans are usually in darker greens and browns and were worn so as to be less noticeable whilst in the outdoors. 


Different Weights of Tartan

Lightweight 67/33 Poly/Cotton blend tartan fabric. Suitable for shirts, blouses and

light home fashions when lined. Limited stock range available.

Plain weave 150cm/59inches wide. Keighly 6oz,

Top of Form

Bottom of Form

 

65/35 Poly/Viscose  tartan fabric available in a limited stock

range, suitable for light clothing and or home fashions. Includes a Teflon coating and is machine washable. Twill weave 150cm/59inches wide. Balmoral 11.5oz

Top of Form

Bottom of Form

 

 55/45 Poly/Wool blends tartan fabric available in a limited stock

range, suitable for light clothing and or home fashions see the list of tartans for availability.

Twill weave 150cm/59inches wide. Sterling 11.5oz

Top of Form

Bottom of Form

 

Springweight 8oz 100% wool tartan Available for the top 260 clans.

Suitable for ties and light clothing

Plain weave 150cm/59inches wide.

Top of Form

Bottom of Form

 

Reiver 10oz tartan fabric Available in 500+ styles

Light weight fashion/ulpholstery quality fabric

Twill weave 150cm/59inches wide. 



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