Tartan Fabric Guide
How to Find the Right Tartan Fabric?
This guide was developed as a resource for anyone looking to use tartan fabric to create something special. Not everyone is an experienced seamstress or upholsterer and it can be mind boggling choosing the right tartan fabric. Understanding this dilemma, we pulled our collective minds together and compiled this guide to help you to find the right fabric. This guide is split into four main sections (clothing, interiors, upholstery & car upholstery) with an FAQ at the bottom of the page. If you're finding yourself a bit lost or simply want to share some of your own insights, why not give us a call on +44-1890 860770 or email us.
Find The Right Fabric For: Clothing
Find The Right Fabric For: Interiors
Find The Right Fabric For: Upholstery
Find The Right Fabric For: Car Upholstery
Tartan Fabric Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Here are your most frequently asked questions on our fabrics. If you can't find the answer to your question and it is about a specific product you might find it on the product page. If not then please use Livechat, Email us or give us a ring and we will answer your questions as quickly as we can.
Yes of course! Swatches in all our fabrics are available to order here. Post and packing is free on all swatches.
Please email us the picture and we will do our best to identify it for you. Any background information such as when or where it was bought, ideas on tartans it might be linked to are always very helpful.
1m = 0.91 metres
We try to provide metric and non-metric measurements on all the product pages but if not then use the conversion above or type it into google and he will soon tell you.
The widest choice of tartans is in the wool ranges. We do however stock cotton, polycotton, polyviscose and polywool in a more limited range of tartans and these fabrics are all machine washable. Visit the product page to see the full list of what is available and if you still aren't sure please email us and we can confirm what is available to you.
The minimum order on all our fabrics is 0.3m or 11.8 inches (0.33 yards)
You can choose which tartan you prefer to wear. Many family names are linked to several tartans and there are no rules surrounding which one you should wear.
If you are ordering over 10m of fabric we can offer a discount dependent on quantity. Please contact us for a quotation.
How we weave your tartan
As most of our customers live a long way away and can't experience a trip around a traditional Scottish weaving mill we have tried to take you on the tour ourselves. From spinning the yarn, to dying and warping and wefting. Join us as we load the bobs onto the rack and teach you how to weave tartan.