Tartan Fabric

Tartan Fabric

Tartan is a pattern consisting of criss-crossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colours. Tartans originated in woven wool, but now they are made in many other materials. Tartan is particularly associated with Scotland.   Scottish kilts almost always have tartan patterns. Tartan is often called plaid in North America, but in Scotland, a plaid is a tartan cloth slung over the shoulder as a kilt accessory, or a plain ordinary blanket such as one would have on a bed

​Tartan is made with alternating bands of coloured (pre-dyed) threads woven as both warp and weft at right angles to each other. The weft is woven in a simple twill, two over — two under the warp, advancing one thread at each pass. This forms visible diagonal lines where different colours cross, which give the appearance of new colours blended from the original ones. The resulting blocks of colour repeat vertically and horizontally in a distinctive pattern of squares and lines known as a sett

 

 

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Medium Weight Hebridean Tartan Fabric - Highland Romance
The 14oz Hebridean Tartan Fabric Collection is woven from 100% pure new wool and makes the perfect kilting cloth.  It is also highly suited to a range of tartan purposes, including upholstery, curtains and cushions If you are looking for to make a jacket, heavier weight skirt or pair of trousers, this 14oz would certainly be the perfect option for you Tartan Fabric Specifications: 260gsm per metre Fa..
£69.00
Medium Weight Hebridean Tartan Fabric - Historic Caledonia
The 14oz Hebridean Tartan Fabric Collection is woven from 100% pure new wool and makes the perfect kilting cloth.  It is also highly suited to a range of tartan purposes, including upholstery, curtains and cushions If you are looking for to make a jacket, heavier weight skirt or pair of trousers, this 14oz would certainly be the perfect option for you Tartan Fabric Specifications: 260gsm per metre Fa..
£69.00
Medium Weight Hebridean Tartan Fabric - Jacobite Rebellion
The 14oz Hebridean Tartan Fabric Collection is woven from 100% pure new wool and makes the perfect kilting cloth.  It is also highly suited to a range of tartan purposes, including upholstery, curtains and cushions If you are looking for to make a jacket, heavier weight skirt or pair of trousers, this 14oz would certainly be the perfect option for you Tartan Fabric Specifications: 260gsm per metre Fa..
£69.00
Medium Weight Hebridean Tartan Fabric - Kings of Scotland
The 14oz Hebridean Tartan Fabric Collection is woven from 100% pure new wool and makes the perfect kilting cloth.  It is also highly suited to a range of tartan purposes, including upholstery, curtains and cushions If you are looking for to make a jacket, heavier weight skirt or pair of trousers, this 14oz would certainly be the perfect option for you Tartan Fabric Specifications: 260gsm per metre Fa..
£69.00
Medium Weight Hebridean Tartan Fabric - Leaping Salmon
The 14oz Hebridean Tartan Fabric Collection is woven from 100% pure new wool and makes the perfect kilting cloth.  It is also highly suited to a range of tartan purposes, including upholstery, curtains and cushions If you are looking for to make a jacket, heavier weight skirt or pair of trousers, this 14oz would certainly be the perfect option for you Tartan Fabric Specifications: 260gsm per metre Fa..
£69.00
Medium Weight Hebridean Tartan Fabric - MacKenzie
The 14oz Hebridean Tartan Fabric Collection is woven from 100% pure new wool and makes the perfect kilting cloth.  It is also highly suited to a range of tartan purposes, including upholstery, curtains and cushions If you are looking for to make a jacket, heavier weight skirt or pair of trousers, this 14oz would certainly be the perfect option for you Tartan Fabric Specifications: 260gsm per metre Fa..
£69.00
Medium Weight Hebridean Tartan Fabric - MacLeod
The 14oz Hebridean Tartan Fabric Collection is woven from 100% pure new wool and makes the perfect kilting cloth.  It is also highly suited to a range of tartan purposes, including upholstery, curtains and cushions If you are looking for to make a jacket, heavier weight skirt or pair of trousers, this 14oz would certainly be the perfect option for you Tartan Fabric Specifications: 260gsm per metre Fa..
£69.00
Medium Weight Hebridean Tartan Fabric - MacLeod of Lewis Dress
The 14oz Hebridean Tartan Fabric Collection is woven from 100% pure new wool and makes the perfect kilting cloth.  It is also highly suited to a range of tartan purposes, including upholstery, curtains and cushions If you are looking for to make a jacket, heavier weight skirt or pair of trousers, this 14oz would certainly be the perfect option for you Tartan Fabric Specifications: 260gsm per metre Fa..
£69.00
Medium Weight Hebridean Tartan Fabric - MacNaughton
The 14oz Hebridean Tartan Fabric Collection is woven from 100% pure new wool and makes the perfect kilting cloth.  It is also highly suited to a range of tartan purposes, including upholstery, curtains and cushions If you are looking for to make a jacket, heavier weight skirt or pair of trousers, this 14oz would certainly be the perfect option for you Tartan Fabric Specifications: 260gsm per metre Fa..
£69.00
Medium Weight Hebridean Tartan Fabric - Orcadian
The 14oz Hebridean Tartan Fabric Collection is woven from 100% pure new wool and makes the perfect kilting cloth.  It is also highly suited to a range of tartan purposes, including upholstery, curtains and cushions If you are looking for to make a jacket, heavier weight skirt or pair of trousers, this 14oz would certainly be the perfect option for you Tartan Fabric Specifications: 260gsm per metre Fa..
£69.00
Medium Weight Hebridean Tartan Fabric - Rivers of Scotland
The 14oz Hebridean Tartan Fabric Collection is woven from 100% pure new wool and makes the perfect kilting cloth.  It is also highly suited to a range of tartan purposes, including upholstery, curtains and cushions If you are looking for to make a jacket, heavier weight skirt or pair of trousers, this 14oz would certainly be the perfect option for you Tartan Fabric Specifications: 260gsm per metre Fa..
£69.00
Medium Weight Hebridean Tartan Fabric - Robertson
The 14oz Hebridean Tartan Fabric Collection is woven from 100% pure new wool and makes the perfect kilting cloth.  It is also highly suited to a range of tartan purposes, including upholstery, curtains and cushions If you are looking for to make a jacket, heavier weight skirt or pair of trousers, this 14oz would certainly be the perfect option for you Tartan Fabric Specifications: 260gsm per metre Fa..
£69.00
Medium Weight Hebridean Tartan Fabric - Scottish Peat
The 14oz Hebridean Tartan Fabric Collection is woven from 100% pure new wool and makes the perfect kilting cloth.  It is also highly suited to a range of tartan purposes, including upholstery, curtains and cushions If you are looking for to make a jacket, heavier weight skirt or pair of trousers, this 14oz would certainly be the perfect option for you Tartan Fabric Specifications: 260gsm per metre Fa..
£69.00
Medium Weight Hebridean Tartan Fabric - Scottish Thistle
The 14oz Hebridean Tartan Fabric Collection is woven from 100% pure new wool and makes the perfect kilting cloth.  It is also highly suited to a range of tartan purposes, including upholstery, curtains and cushions If you are looking for to make a jacket, heavier weight skirt or pair of trousers, this 14oz would certainly be the perfect option for you Tartan Fabric Specifications: 260gsm per metre Fa..
£69.00
Medium Weight Hebridean Tartan Fabric - Stewart Black
The 14oz Hebridean Tartan Fabric Collection is woven from 100% pure new wool and makes the perfect kilting cloth.  It is also highly suited to a range of tartan purposes, including upholstery, curtains and cushions If you are looking for to make a jacket, heavier weight skirt or pair of trousers, this 14oz would certainly be the perfect option for you Tartan Fabric Specifications: 260gsm per metre Fa..
£69.00
Medium Weight Hebridean Tartan Fabric - The Skirl
The 14oz Hebridean Tartan Fabric Collection is woven from 100% pure new wool and makes the perfect kilting cloth.  It is also highly suited to a range of tartan purposes, including upholstery, curtains and cushions If you are looking for to make a jacket, heavier weight skirt or pair of trousers, this 14oz would certainly be the perfect option for you Tartan Fabric Specifications: 260gsm per metre Fa..
£69.00
Medium Weight Hebridean Tartan Fabric - Thompson Dress
The 14oz Hebridean Tartan Fabric Collection is woven from 100% pure new wool and makes the perfect kilting cloth.  It is also highly suited to a range of tartan purposes, including upholstery, curtains and cushions If you are looking for to make a jacket, heavier weight skirt or pair of trousers, this 14oz would certainly be the perfect option for you Tartan Fabric Specifications: 260gsm per metre Fa..
£69.00
Medium Weight Hebridean Tartan Fabric - Uisage Beatha
The 14oz Hebridean Tartan Fabric Collection is woven from 100% pure new wool and makes the perfect kilting cloth.  It is also highly suited to a range of tartan purposes, including upholstery, curtains and cushions If you are looking for to make a jacket, heavier weight skirt or pair of trousers, this 14oz would certainly be the perfect option for you Tartan Fabric Specifications: 260gsm per metre Fa..
£69.00
Medium Weight Hebridean Tartan Fabric - Wallace
The 14oz Hebridean Tartan Fabric Collection is woven from 100% pure new wool and makes the perfect kilting cloth.  It is also highly suited to a range of tartan purposes, including upholstery, curtains and cushions If you are looking for to make a jacket, heavier weight skirt or pair of trousers, this 14oz would certainly be the perfect option for you Tartan Fabric Specifications: 260gsm per metre Fa..
£69.00
Medium Weight Hebridean Tartan Fabric - Warrior Poet
The 14oz Hebridean Tartan Fabric Collection is woven from 100% pure new wool and makes the perfect kilting cloth.  It is also highly suited to a range of tartan purposes, including upholstery, curtains and cushions If you are looking for to make a jacket, heavier weight skirt or pair of trousers, this 14oz would certainly be the perfect option for you Tartan Fabric Specifications: 260gsm per metre Fa..
£69.00
Medium Weight Hebridean Tartan Fabric - Water of Life
The 14oz Hebridean Tartan Fabric Collection is woven from 100% pure new wool and makes the perfect kilting cloth.  It is also highly suited to a range of tartan purposes, including upholstery, curtains and cushions If you are looking for to make a jacket, heavier weight skirt or pair of trousers, this 14oz would certainly be the perfect option for you Tartan Fabric Specifications: 260gsm per metre Fa..
£69.00
Medium Weight Hebridean Tartan Fabric - Wild Heather
The 14oz Hebridean Tartan Fabric Collection is woven from 100% pure new wool and makes the perfect kilting cloth.  It is also highly suited to a range of tartan purposes, including upholstery, curtains and cushions If you are looking for to make a jacket, heavier weight skirt or pair of trousers, this 14oz would certainly be the perfect option for you Tartan Fabric Specifications: 260gsm per metre Fa..
£69.00
Strome Heavy Weight Tartan Fabric - Abercrombie Ancient
Abercrombie Ancient Heavyweight Tartan is a green and blue based tartan with a white overcheck. Woven using 100% British Wool this tartan is available for made to measure products, accessories, upholstery and craft projects. The origin of the name is from the small parish of Abercromby in Fife. The lands and title were given to a supporter of Edward 1 of England, who became William de Abercromby suggesting a Norma..
£64.00
Strome Heavy Weight Tartan Fabric - Aberdeen
Aberdeen Modern Heavyweight Tartan is a bright pink and black based tartan with white checks. Woven using 100% British Wool this tartan is available for made to measure products, accessories, upholstery and craft projects. Made here in our mill in Selkirk, Scotland. A district tartan, Aberdeen is a major city in the North East of Scotland. The tartan was designed in 1782 during the prohibition period. It is the ol..
£64.00
Strome Heavy Weight Tartan Fabric - Agnew Ancient
Agnew Ancient Heavyweight Tartan is a bright green and blue based tartan with an orange overcheck. Woven using 100% British Wool this tartan is available for made to measure products, accessories, upholstery and craft projects. Made here in our mill in Selkirk, Scotland. Named after the surname the origin of the name Agnew is disputed, although it is likely to have been Norman, from the Agneaux or Aygnell family i..
£64.00
Strome Heavy Weight Tartan Fabric - Allison Ancient
Allison Ancient Heavyweight is a colourful green and blue based tartan with shades of orange. Woven using 100% British Wool. The Allison tartan first appeared in the late nineteenth century and was registered in 1882. The name was first used by two sons of Alexander McAlister of Loupe, who moved with some of their followers to the parish of Avondale in Lanarkshire. The name can be traced back a considerable time in t..
£64.00
Strome Heavy Weight Tartan Fabric - Anderson Ancient
Anderson Ancient Heavyweight Tartan is a vibrant blue and green based tartan with yellow and red overchecks. Woven using 100% British Wool this tartan is available for made to measure products, accessories, upholstery and craft projects. Named after the surname, which is now fairly common throughout Scotland, the name is first recorded in Peebles and Dumfries during the later 13th century. They are generally regar..
£64.00
Strome Heavy Weight Tartan Fabric - Anderson Modern
Anderson Modern Lightweight Tartan is a bright blue and green based tartan with yellow and red overchecks. Woven using 100% Pure New Wool this tartan is available for made to measure products, accessories, soft furnishings and craft projects. Named after the surname, which is now fairly common throughout Scotland, the name is first recorded in Peebles and Dumfries during the later 13th century. They are generally ..
£64.00
Strome Heavy Weight Tartan Fabric - Anderson Weathered
Anderson Weathered Heavyweight Tartan is a muted grey and brown based tartan with subtle red and yellow checks. Woven using 100% Pure British Wool this tartan is available for made to measure products, accessories, upholstery and craft projects. Named after the surname, which is now fairly common throughout Scotland, the name is first recorded in Peebles and Dumfries during the later 13th century. They are general..
£64.00
Strome Heavy Weight Tartan Fabric - Angus Ancient
Angus Ancient Heavyweight Tartan is a blue and black based tartan with an orange overcheck. Woven using 100% British Wool. This is a name which occurs throughout Scotland. The Earldom of Angus, which is one of the most ancient in Scotland, was granted to one Gilchrist in the 12th century. The 13th century, however, saw the extinction of the Celtic line, and, after forfeiture, the Earldom passed to the Stewarts. ..
£64.00
Strome Heavy Weight Tartan Fabric - Angus Modern
Angus Modern Heavyweight tartan is traditional blue and blacl based tartan with a red overcheck. Woven using 100% British Wool. This is a name which occurs throughout Scotland. The Earldom of Angus, which is one of the most ancient in Scotland, was granted to one Gilchrist in the 12th century. The 13th century, however, saw the extinction of the Celtic line, and, after forfeiture, the Earldom passed to the Stewart..
£64.00
Strome Heavy Weight Tartan Fabric - Arburthnot Ancient
Arbuthnot Ancient Heavyweight is a blue and green based tartan with white overchecks. Woven using 100% British Wool. The first record is this family was in 1355, and originates from the ancients lands of Kincardineshire. The Arbuthnot’s most infamous moment came around 1420 when Phillips son Hugh was part of a gang implicated in the murder of the local sheriff John Melville of Glenbervie. 16oz Heavyweight ..
£64.00
Strome Heavy Weight Tartan Fabric - Armstrong Ancient
Armstrong Ancient Heavyweight Tartan is a vibrant blue and green based tartan with an orange overcheck. Woven using 100% British Wool this tartan is available for made to measure products, accessories, upholstery and craft projects. This Border clan was in Liddesdale by 1376 and later extended their power and influence to Annandale. Their warlike chiefs and their supporters waged war on both sides of the Border. ..
£64.00
Strome Heavy Weight Tartan Fabric - Armstrong Modern
Armstrong Modern Heavyweight Tartan is a traditional blue and green based tartan with a red overcheck. Woven using 100% British Wool this tartan is available for made to measure products, accessories, upholstery and craft projects. This Border clan was in Liddesdale by 1376 and later extended their power and influence to Annandale. Their warlike chiefs and their supporters waged war on both sides of the Border ..
£64.00
Strome Heavy Weight Tartan Fabric - Auld Scotland
Auld Scotland Heavyweight Tartan is a muted beige and maroon based tartan with shades of green. Woven using 100% British Woolthis tartan is available for made to measure products, accessories, upholstery and craft projects. Designed to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the National Bard, Robert Burns, this tartan was inspired by the modern version of his toast to the Haggis. 16oz Heavyweight Tartan Fabric ..
£64.00
Strome Heavy Weight Tartan Fabric - Austin Ancient
Austin Ancient Heavyweight Tartan is a vibrant blue and green based tartan with a black overcheck. Woven using 100% British Wool this tartan is available for made to measure products, accessories, holstery and craft projects. The Austins were supporters of the 'Keith's and so close would their association appear to be that both wear the same tartan. 16oz Heavyweight Tartan Fabric Priced by the metre 100%..
£64.00
Strome Heavy Weight Tartan Fabric - Austin Modern
Austin Modern Heavyweight Tartan is a dark blue and green based tartan with a black overcheck. Woven using 100% British Wool this tartan is available for made to measure products, accessories, upholstery and craft projects. The Austins were supporters of the 'Keith's and so close would their association appear to be that both wear the same tartan. 16oz Heavyweight Tartan Fabric Priced by the metre 100% P..
£64.00
Strome Heavy Weight Tartan Fabric - Baillie Ancient
Baillie Ancient Heavyweight Tartan is a green and blue based tartan with colourful overchecks, Woven using 100% British Wool. The Baillies were first recorded in 1311 when William de Baillie appears as a jury member at an inquest concerning forfeited lands. Their fortunes were decided by which side they rook during the time of Mary Queen of Scots. Can be made into kilts, clothing, upholstery and craft projects. ..
£64.00
Strome Heavy Weight Tartan Fabric - Baird Ancient
Baird Ancient Heavyweight Tartan is a green and navy based tartan with purple checks, Woven using 100% British Wool. Can be made into kilts, clothing, upholstery and craft-projects. The Bairds are an ancient family and owned lands in Lanarkshire and the Barony of Cambuskenneth in the 13th and 14th centuries. 16oz Heavyweight Tartan Fabric Priced by the metre 100% Pure Wool Woven by Lochcarron of Scoltand..
£64.00
Strome Heavy Weight Tartan Fabric - Baird Modern
Baird Modern Heavyweight Tartan is a classic green and blue based tartan with a purple overcheck, Woven using 100% British Wool. Can be made into kilts, clothing, upholstery and craft-projects. The Bairds are an ancient family and owned lands in Lanarkshire and the Barony of Cambuskenneth in the 13th and 14th centuries 16oz Heavyweight Tartan Fabric Priced by the metre 100% Pure Wool Woven by Lochcarron ..
£64.00
Strome Heavy Weight Tartan Fabric - Barclay Hunting Ancient
Woven using 100% British Wool. The Earls of Berkeley built Berkely castle as a fortress in 1153 and was to acquire infamy when Edward II was imprisoned and murdered by his Queen. The Barclays also played a leading role in the Wars of Independence. 16oz Heavyweight Tartan Fabric Priced by the metre 100% Pure Wool Woven by Lochcarron of Scoltand in Selkirk Fabric width - 140cm If more than one metre is or..
£64.00
Strome Heavy Weight Tartan Fabric - Barclay Hunting Modern
Barclay Hunting Modern Heavyweight Tartan is a traditional green and blue based tartan, Woven using 100% British Wool. The Earls of Berkeley built Berkely castle as a fortress in 1153 and was to acquire infamy when Edward II was imprisoned and murdered by his Queen. The Barclays also played a leading role in the Wars of Independence. 16oz Heavyweight Tartan Fabric Priced by the metre 100% Pure Wool Woven..
£64.00
Strome Heavy Weight Tartan Fabric - Bisset Ancient
Bisset Ancient Heavyweight Tartan is a bright green based tartan with colourful overchecks, Woven using 100% British Wool. Can be made into kilts, clothing, upholstery and craft projects. Henricus Byset, who witnessed a charter of William the Lion, is the first record of this name in Scotland. In 1242, the family experienced a sudden decline in their fortunes after a Tournament held in Haddington that year. ..
£64.00
Strome Heavy Weight Tartan Fabric - Black Watch Ancient
This tartan bears the name of the famous 42nd Royal Highland Regiment (The Black Watch), the premier Highland Regiment. First raised in 1729, as four Independent Companies of Highlanders. 16oz Heavyweight Tartan Fabric Priced by the metre 100% Pure Wool Woven by Lochcarron of Scoltand in Selkirk Fabric width - 140cm If more than one metre is ordered your fabric will be supplied in one continuous length...
£64.00
Strome Heavy Weight Tartan Fabric - Black Watch Dress Ancient
Black Watch Dress Ancient Heavyweight Tartan is a bright blue and green based tartan with white checks, Woven using 100% British Wool. Can be made into kilts, clothing, upholstery and craft projects. This tartan bears the name of the famous 42nd Royal Highland Regiment (The Black Watch), the premier Highland Regiment. First raised in 1729, as four Independent Companies of Highlanders 16oz Heavyweight Tartan ..
£64.00
Strome Heavy Weight Tartan Fabric - Black Watch Modern
Black Watch Dress Ancient Heavyweight Tartan is a bright blue and green based tartan with white checks, Woven using 100% British Wool. Can be made into kilts, clothing, upholstery and craft projects. This tartan bears the name of the famous 42nd Royal Highland Regiment (The Black Watch), the premier Highland Regiment. First raised in 1729, as four Independent Companies of Highlanders. 16oz Heavyweight Tartan..
£64.00
Strome Heavy Weight Tartan Fabric - Black Watch Weathered
Black Watch Weathered Heavyweight Tartan is a muted brown and grey based tartan, Woven using 100% British Wool. Can be made into kilts, clothing, upholstery and craft projects. This tartan bears the name of the famous 42nd Royal Highland Regiment (The Black Watch), the premier Highland Regiment. First raised in 1729, as four Independent Companies of Highlanders. 16oz Heavyweight Tartan Fabric Priced by the..
£64.00
Strome Heavy Weight Tartan Fabric - Blair Ancient
Blair Ancient Heavyweight Tartan is a bright green and blue based tartan with orange overchecks, woven in 100% Pure New Wool. Can be made into kilts, clothing, upholstery and craft-projects. Of territorial origin, from the Gaelic ‘Blar’, a moss, this name occurs in different parts of Scotland. One of the supporters of Sir William Wallace was Sir Bryce Blair of Blair 16oz Heavyweight Tartan Fabric Price..
£64.00
Strome Heavy Weight Tartan Fabric - Blair Modern
Blair Modern Heavyweight Tartan is a classic green and blue based tartan with red overchecks. Can be made into kilts, clothing, upholstery and craft-projects. Of territorial origin, from the Gaelic ‘Blar’, a moss, this name occurs in different parts of Scotland. One of the supporters of Sir William Wallace was Sir Bryce Blair of Blair. 16oz Heavyweight Tartan Fabric Priced by the metre 100% Pure Wool..
£64.00
Strome Heavy Weight Tartan Fabric - Borthwick
  16oz Heavyweight Tartan Fabric Priced by the metre 100% Pure Wool Woven by Lochcarron of Scoltand in Selkirk Fabric width - 140cm If more than one metre is ordered your fabric will be supplied in one continuous length. The finest quality wool fabrics come from Scotland.  Our range of high quality traditionally woven 16oz pure wool fabric is considered to be a heavy weight kilt quality, ..
£64.00