Tartan Fabric

All of the fabrics on the Tartan List are available by the yard in 100% worsted wool.
Custom weaves are available. (See below)

Note: All tartans are not made in all widths or all weights.
Please e-mail the name of the tartan you need and we'll give you the available weights & delivery times.

10 - 11.5 oz - 58" wide - $79/yd.
13 oz. - 56" wide - $89/yd.
13 oz. - 28" wide - $45/yd.
16 oz. - 54" wide - $99/yd.
13 oz. Old & Rare - 56" wide - $115/yd.
13 oz. Old & Rare - 28" wide - $58/yd.

One yard minimum order. Half-yard increments over one yard.

Wingback Chairs & Drapes
Douglas Ancient - Medium Weight

Ancient Douglas - Upholstery Fabric

Wingback Chairs & Ottoman
MacRae Hunting Ancient - Medium Weight

Custom-Woven Tartans: If your tartan is hard to find, or you would like it in a particular weight, it can be woven to order. We work with several mills on custom weaves. There are a number of options that involve different weights, widths & minimum yardage. The minimum investment is around $600 for 6 yards of single-width. Please tell us how you plan to use the tartan so we can advise you on the option that best suits your needs.

Custom weaves can be done in double width in any weight, including Regimental, with a minimum order of 30 yards. Prices quoted on request.

Silk Tartans: Over 60 tartans are available in slubbed Dupion Silk at a 47" width. This is a raw silk with a taffeta-like texture and the colours are quite vivid. See the Silk page.

Custom-Woven Silk Tartans: Your tartan can be woven to order in luxurious spun silk in a 30" width. See the Silk page for pricing & minimum order requirements.

Custom-Designed Tartans: You can have a tartan custom designed, woven and registered for a family name, a business, a place, or a special event. We can work from family or geographical information, or incorporate colours that have a special meaning. Can you imagine having a tartan designed especially for a wedding? You can see an example of our work on the Clifford Family Tartan and the UCR Tartan. Contact us for details.

What is Worsted Wool?

We see that term on the labels of fine woollen clothing, and it's somehow reassuring, but most people don't know what it really means.

Worsted yarns are those made from the longer fibers of fine quality wool, which are combed to lie parallel to each other producing a smooth, clean look. The yarn is then spun with a twist of 15-25 turns per inch, five times higher than that of a regular woollen yarn. The higher the twist, the stronger the yarn.

Fabrics made with worsted yarns have a smooth finish, fine texture, an excellent drape, and wear comfortably in moderate climates.