Tartan

Although you may also choose to provide your own, I currently have accounts with Lochcarron, House of Edgar,  D.C. Dalgleish, and Andrew Elliot Ltd., and can source tartan fabric from these mills for you.  Between these four woolen mills, there are over 1,000 tartans available in a variety of weights.  For a kilt, I highly recommend 16 oz. fabric.  

There are a few major differences that are worth mentioning about these two mills.  I have kilts made from the fabric produced in both of these mills and they are both highly recommended.

Lochcarron - Tartan fabric comes in double width.  This is nice as 4 yards can be split to make an 8 yard kilt.  This reduces price but does create a seam in the middle of the kilt.  This seam is hidden within the pleats and is not noticeable on larger yardage kilts but can be problematic with 4 yard kilts.   Lochcarron also uses a tuck selvedge and not the traditional self edge.  This is not very noticeable and is used on many kilts.  To see Lochcarron's range of tartans, follow this link.

House of Edgar - Tartan fabric comes in single width and has a traditional selvedge on one edge and a regular selvedge on the other.  They also have some tartan fabric in double width that is a tuck selvedge.  To see House of Edgar's range of tartans, follow this link.

D.C. Dalgliesh - Tartan fabric comes in single width and has a traditional selvedge.  This fabric is more expensive but it is a wonderful choice.  To see their range of tartans, follow this link.

Andrew Elliot Ltd. -  Currently run by the newer generation, Robin Elliot, this wonderful old mill specializes in amazing custom work, including the use of both proper kilt selvedge and 18th century herringbone selvedges .  Robin is a trustee of the Scottish Tartans Authority and has even woven tartan for the royal family.  Follow this link to see their website.

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