The Contemporary Choice
Our lightweight fabric is available in a collection of around 500 authentic tartans, estate styles checks and solid colours. These are generally available from stock. The Reiver Fabric cloth has a wide application of uses. This Cloth has been used successfully in many clothing types from jackets to ties, skirts to dresses, head wear and even shoes. In traditional Scottish wear it is used in successful in sashes, cummerbunds, capes and as a lightweight kilt cloth. Additionally, it works in interiors as cushions, curtains and light use upholstery. Due to Tartan having a universal appeal, the material is additionally used for interiors as cushions, curtains and light use upholstery, and many more uses. We also offer a design service, whether for international design houses requiring bespoke Textiles, for individuals looking to have their own family tartan, for non-textile applications, or to mark special events or raise awareness for charities or many other purposes, we can design a tartan or bespoke textile for clients. Please, ask our sales team for further details
- Fabric Details Composition: 100% Pure new wool
- Weight: 320 / 325gms per linear metre (10oz per linear yard)
- Width: 150cm (59”)
- Care Instructions: Dry Clean Only
Tartan History
One likely derivation of this name is that it is taken from the Island of Bute, the Gaelic name of which is Bod. This, in the genitive becomes Bhoid, the Marquess of Bute, in Gaelic, becoming Morair Bhoid. This appears the more likely in that the first recorded Boyds were vassals of the De Morevilles in the regality of Largs. A different origin altogether of the name is that Walter and Simon, sons of Alan, Hereditary Stewart of Dol, in Normandy, who came to England in the reign of Henry I.
