This collection of medium-weight tartan twill fabrics, woven in Yorkshire from pure wool, represents the very best in British textile craftsmanship. Once reserved for princes and aristocracy, these iconic checks and bold colour combinations carry centuries of tradition. Reimagined by visionary designers such as Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen, tartan has since taken on new identities, moving from heritage to high fashion, and from exclusivity to everyday wear.
Weight: Medium
GSM: 350 (16oz)
Composition: 100% Wool
Width: 155cm / 61inch
Length pattern repeat: 17cm / 6.7inch
Width pattern repeat: 16cm / 6.3inch
Shades:ThisFlower of Scotland Tartan features a base of Scottish blue, echoing the Saltire (St Andrews Cross), strong blocks of Spruce green, referencing Scotlands landscape, accentuated with grounding overchecks of black and colourful pops of orange.
Unlike ancient clan tartans, Flower of Scotland is a modern tartan created in the late 20th century. It is not associated with a specific clan but rather with Scottish national identity.
Design: This twill woven Tartan takes its name from the unofficial Scottish national anthem, Flower of Scotland, written by Roy Williamson of The Corries in the 1960s. The song commemorates the 1314 Battle of Bannockburn and celebrates Scottish resilience and independence.
It is considered a universal tartan, meaning it may be worn by anyone regardless of surname or heritage.
Overall: The overall effect is patriotic, bold, and distinctly Scottish, with a brighter and more nationalistic tone than many traditional clan tartans.
Texture:A closely woven, all-wool worsted fabric with a versatile medium-weight. It offers the look and character of traditional wool while being softer and more comfortable against the skin.
Handle:A stable, closely woven fabric that is hard-wearing and made to last. Perfect for structured pleats and tailored details.
Drape:In addition to holding crisp details, this fabric drapes with a reassuring weight, ideal for bias cuts, flares, and flounced designs. The tartan sett can be cleverly used to create striking focal points in bespoke garments and creative pieces.
Types: Perfect for clothing worn at sporting events, rugby internationals, football matches, Commonwealth Games, and national team appearances. This design is particularly popular among supporters attending matches where Flower of Scotland is sung.
Create a wide range of apparel from classic separates, trousers, skirts, pinafore dresses, tunics, blazers, to stand-alone pieces from ballgowns to everyday utilitarian styles with a heritage twist. Naturally, it is also ideal for a traditional 8 yard kilt woven with a kilt edge that is second to none!
Patterns: This fabric is perfect for the Folkwear Scottish Kilt pattern. Also consider patterns such as theCordeliaTrousers, theRamblerPants,theLynseyDungarees, theOsbornDungareesfor trousers and dungarees or theAmeliaSkirt, theAryaPleatDress,TheBlazeror theScoopPinafore.
Accessories:Complete your outfits with matching accessories, think ties, scrunchies and matching handbags. We loveThe Frame Bagpattern!
Furnishings:Perfect for a tweedy highlands scheme, create cosy soft furnishings such ascushion covers, boxed-edge seat pads, blind trims and draught excludersor use to upholster and upcycle furniture.
Upcycling:Ideal for scrap-friendly projects like appliqu, patchwork or textile art. Offcuts can be transformed into contrast panels for garments, or used to create characterful soft furnishings, think fabric trays, coasters, or classic pieces like Scottie dogs, teddy bears and dachshund draught excluders
