13th May 2015
Learn About Tartan Fabric
We offer the most comprehensive range of tartan available from world's finest weavers.
Available in Hundreds of tartans
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 swatch – if 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,
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
55/45 Poly/Woolblends 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
Springweight 8oz100% wool tartan Available for the top 260 clans.
Suitable for ties and light clothing
Plain weave 150cm/59inches wide.
Reiver 10oz tartan fabric Available in 500+ styles
Light weight fashion/ulpholstery quality fabric
Twill weave 150cm/59inches wide.