11oz Wool Worsted Tartan
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11oz Pure Wool Tartan - MacDonald Dress Muted
Price is per HALF metre. 1 unit = 0.5metres. For 1.5metres, add 3 units.
All cut length orders are sent as one continuous length.
Order a sample of this fabric first to make sure it's exactly what you expect.
Specifications:
Weight: Light
GSM: 310 (11oz)
Composition: 100% Worsted Wool
Minimum Width: 150cm / 59inch
Length Pattern Repeat: 18cm / 7inch
Width Pattern Repeat: 16cm / 6.3inch
Manufactured in The UK
Colour:
Shades: A softened dress palette featuring cream white, weathered green, muted teal, and soft charcoal, with faded red overstripes. The desaturated tones reflect the muted colour approach, which adapts traditional clan palettes into earthier, more natural shades.
Design: A muted interpretation of the MacDonald Dress sett, historically defined by the introduction of broad white panels and a non‑mirror sett unique to MacDonald Dress patterns. This version softens the strong red, green and blue elements into gentler hues while maintaining the traditional dress structure of prominent light blocks crossed with coloured overlines.
Overall: A refined, heritage‑led dress tartan combining the formal brightness of MacDonald Dress with the subdued calm of muted dyeing. MacDonald Dress Muted offers a balanced, vintage‑toned aesthetic suited to elegant garments and accessories, retaining unmistakable MacDonald identity while presenting a softer, more contemporary expression.
Samples - Try before you buy
Buy any 5 Tartan samples from the 11oz range and only pay for 4. Discounts automated at checkout.
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11oz Tartan Properties
Texture: A closely woven, all-wool worsted fabric with a versatile light 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.
Ordering & Delivery Information
All orders for 11oz repeatable tartan will be dispatched within 7 days of you placing your order. If the lead time extends, we’ll make sure to keep you informed throughout with simple and transparent communication.
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Learn About The 11oz Range
🔴 Colourways ~ Explore 103 options
🔴 Samples ~ Try before you buy
🔴 Sewing ~ Working with Tartan
🔴 Laundering ~ Care guide
🔴 FAQs ~ Your questions answered
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