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: 270 (13oz)
Composition: 100% Wool
Width: 159cm / 62.5inch
Width pattern repeat: 14.5cm/ 5.7inch
Length pattern repeat: 15.6cm/ 6.1inch
Shades: Douglas Modern Tartan features a rich interplay of deep forest green and bold navy blue that evokes the shadowed glens and lochtouched hills of the Highlands. These core hues are grounded by bands of black that lend solidity and definition, balancing the pattern with classic strength. Bright white overchecks thread through the design like crisp winter light on frosttipped heath, adding clarity and contrast.
Design: This twillwoven tartan is a modern reinterpretation of the ancient Douglas sett, blending heritage with contemporary colour depth. The patterns balanced contrasts and vivid highlights make it ideal for formal kilts, jackets, and trews as well as scarves, accessories, and interior craft pieces, bringing both tradition and visual strength to every project.
Overall: Bold heritage, refined contrast, enduring presence. Douglas Modern is a versatile allwool twill that celebrates clan legacy with a confident, contemporary palette, perfect for attire and dcor that honours history with a modern vibrancy.
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: Its the perfect fabric for a plethora of sewing room projects, and it will always do as its told. Wool of this kind is easy to sew and will stand the test of time.
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 perfect for traditional Scottish attire such as kilts, scarves, and ties.
All lovers of textiles will find countless uses for this first-rate Yorkshire tartan, carrying you through autumn and winter, and perfectly into spring.
Patterns: Consider patterns such as the Cordelia Trousers, the Rambler Pants, theLynsey Dungarees, theOsborn Dungareesfor trousers and dungarees or the Amelia Skirt, the Arya Pleat Dress,The Blazer or the Scoop Pinafore.
Accessories: Complete your outfits with matching accessories, think ties, scrunchies and matching handbags. We love The Frame Bagpattern!
Furnishings: Perfect for a tweedy highlands scheme, create cosy soft furnishings such as cushion covers, boxed-edge seat pads, blind trims and draught excluders or 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.
