Modern Black Watch Heavy Weight Tartan. This tartan bears the name of the famous 42nd Royal Highland Regiment (The Black Watch), the premier Highland Regiment. First raised in 1729, as four Independent Companies of Highlanders to patrol and keep the peace within the Highlands. Their complement was increased in 1739 and the companies formed into a regiment. The Black Watch has a long record of military service to the nation. They were called “Freiceadan Dubh” by the Highlanders in allusion to the sombre colours of their tartan and to their employment as Watchers over the Highlands. The tartan is claimed to be of Campbell origin
16OZ HEAVY WEIGHT TARTAN FABRIC: Perfect for mens kilts, curtains, cushions, covers for sofas and chairs, trews (mens tartan trousers), coats and jackets. This is the premier weight kilting cloth
100% PURE BRITISH WOOL WOVEN IN SCOTLAND
54"/138CM WIDE AND BEING SOLD BY THE METRE (APPROX 40")
TRADITIONALLY THIS QUALITY OF FABRIC IS USED AS KILTING CLOTH AND BESPOKE TAILORED GOODS. We also highly recommend this fabric for soft furnishings and upholstery
If you order more than a quantity of 1 - your fabric will come to you in one continuous piece
Scotch Tweed has made every effort to make the colours on screen as close as possible to the fabric offered for sale. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee an exact colour match. Photograph colours will vary depending upon wool dying techniques and your screen setting and resolution. We have added a scan of the actual fabric to the listing photographs which aims to give as close a representation as possible. IF YOU ARE IN ANY DOUBT PLEASE REQUEST A SAMPLE SWATCH FREE OF CHARGE FROM US
We have a wide range of tartan in stock, and are experts in sourcing rare tartans. If you cannot see the tartan you are looking for in our shop please get in touch via the message system as we would be delighted to assist you