Weight: Light
GSM: 310 (11oz)
Composition: 100% Worsted Wool
Minimum Width: 150cm / 59inch
Length Pattern Repeat: 17.5cm / 6.8inch
Width Pattern Repeat: 16cm / 6.3inch
Manufactured in The UK
Shades: A distinctive military palette featuring winered panels combined with duckegg blue, supported by black for depth and crisp white for definition. This colourway reflects the officially recognised Royal Canadian Air Force tartan, whose tones draw directly from Air Force insignia colours.
Design: A structured sett formed from large winered squares framed by repeated blue, black and white overchecks. The pattern originates from a 1942 design by Group Captain Elmer Fullerton, based on Anderson tartan geometry but recoloured to represent RCAF service hues. Its symmetry and clear linework ensure strong visual identity and ceremonial clarity.
Overall: A bold, symbolic tartan deeply tied to Canadian military heritage. The Royal Canadian Air Force sett is widely used for regalia, uniforms, accessories and commemorative pieces, valued for its strong contrast and its direct connection to RCAF history and identity.
