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Our fabric is sold in continuous metres. For example, if you order three metres of lightweight tartan fabric you will receive a piece of fabric measuring 3.00 metres long by 1.50 metres wide. 

To measure for a kilt properly, you’ll need a soft measuring tape and someone to help you. A kilt sits differently than trousers — higher on the waist and with specific length and fit considerations. Please see the link below to our guide on “measure...

What are the main differences between the lightweight, medium weight and heavyweight tartan fabric? Please see below. Reiver lightweight tartan fabric- 100% Pure New Wool - Weight: 320/325gms per square metre (10oz per linear yard). Width: 150cm...

We work almost exclusively with wool and other natural fibres. Wool is one of the most sustainable fibres as it is renewable and biodegradable, decomposing in a matter of years, without contributing to pollution. Wool fibres are of high quality and are...

We endeavour to supply you with your favourite Scottish tartans, offering over 500 authentic tartans are woven right here at our mill in the Scottish Borders. Each loom working to weave our premium tartan textiles which can then be crafted into our selection...

It is a lengthy and highly specialised process including: Winding, Dyeing, Warping, Weaving, Darning and Finishing. It has remained this way for decades, with very few changes adapting the process. Each stage must be completed with the utmost care and...

Your kilt will be delivered with what is called “basting threads”. The basting threads are rows of large white basting stitches. The purpose of basting threads is to hold the pleating together. Your kilt is pressed twice before being shipped out to you...

Before caring for your Lochcarron of Scotland product, always check the label for care instructions.  We would recommend keeping your woollen goods away from direct sunlight and heat, in an airtight storage bag. Using a natural moth repellent such...

The difference between single width and double width is simply the width. The single width is just over half the width of the double width. I.e. single width is 32" opposed to double width which is 54" wide. Also, single-width is woven with a traditional...

The majority of our products are made using the finest wools. We recommend that any of our woollen products are dry cleaned by a professional only. For further information please follow the wash care instructions on the product label. 

If your order is required urgently then please use the express delivery options we have available. You can also use the order comments section at the checkout to state when you require your order for. If you require custom made goods quicker than the...

We recommend the medium weight for upholstery and soft furnishings. However, the lightweight is more than adequate for soft furnishings such as curtains and cushions. The same can be said for heavyweight as it is equally as suitable for upholstery.

The majority of tartan fabrics from stock are woven double width so you will require 3.70 metres for a traditional 8-yard hand sewn made to measure kilt. If the tartan is uncentred i.e. non-matching then we can send you 7.40 single width.  Note...

The Breacan-an-feileadh or Great Kilt (belted plaid) as it is more widely known, is simply a length of lightweight or medium-weight (double-width) tartan fabric, normally measuring between 3.50 to 4.50 metres (4 to 5 yards) approximately. You can order...

We offer a world-class design service. We can design a tartan from new or specially weave any registered tartan. Please see the link below or contact our customer service representative for more information. https://www.lochcarron.co.uk/tartan-design...

Measuring for a kilt has never been easier with our measuring guide. You will find this under the add to cart button within the kilt product (illustration below). Please feel free to contact our friendly customer service representative if you have any...

Kilts can be pleated to either the sett or the stripe. Pleating to sett is the pattern running across the pleats to give it the same appearance as the front of the kilt. Pleated to the stripe is the stripe running down each pleat normally this is...

We have a full tartan sampling service available. We have three quality/weights of tartan available: Reiver 10 oz lightweight tartan fabric - suitable for tailored goods and accessories Braeriach 13 oz medium weight tartan fabric - suitable for kilts...