Colour is such an important detail in any outfit and given the different colour displays of computers, colour accuracy is something that can't be guaranteed. To be sure that the colours you've ordered your kilt in (or any other item) are what you're expecting, we recommend that you purchase a swatch of the actual material. Select your tartan - and the swatch - from our huge range of tartans and suppliers.
The price of one swatch per garment can be deducted from any future purchase of a kilt or other tartan product priced at £100 (ex vat) or more. The size of the swatch will vary from mill to mill, but will always be enough to give you a good idea of what to expect.
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The basic process is explained below. But if you find it hard for any reason, just contact us and we will be happy to either advise you or else place your order for you. (Calls from the UK or North America are free!)
We divide the buying process into two main stages:
1. Select products & Add to Basket
Find your product
Optional: specify fabric, sizes, etc.(Choose Options button, top right)
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(Repeat, to add more items)
Adjust quantities in Shopping Basket (if required)
2. From Basket, proceed to Check Out
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Scotweb’s MD, Dr Nicholas J Fiddes, has written a free illustrated e-book, as a gift to help kilt lovers everywhere. In simple non-technical language it covers every aspect of buying a kilt, choosing your tartan, and accessorising an outfit for every occasion.
As a Governor of the Scottish Tartans Authority, and founder of the world’s first company to market kilts on the Internet (yes, Scotweb) no one is better qualified to offer such advice. Impartial and objective, this is a personal work and is not a Scotweb publication.
very good sample with all the details clear to read
ragwemdiver home
06 February '07
We got the swatch to see if black watch tartan would fit in with the wedding colours as my own tartan was not to my wifes taste unfortunatly again the service was excellent. as you can see from the photo it was worth checking out.
Gareth Iley County Antrim, UK
25 January '07
I had searched many places for some tartan to upholster a chair. I also had relatives in Scotland do some checking into it for me in Edinburgh. I came across Scotweb store while doing searches and found many different types of Tartan. I emailed and also telephoned them and found the staff very prompt and helpful. I ordered a sample with the Scotweb store's "try before you buy" program. I received it and I liked it so much that I am now ordering from the website. I would also like to add that my cousin from Scotland was here for a visit and I showed her the sample - she thought it was a great tartan and was a better price then she had seen herself in Scotland. Jason McCallum.
Jason McCallum Alberta, CA
24 November '06
I just think it's incredibly helpful to be able to get these at all. I found it wonderful to be able to compare the two Buchanan plaids I was considering. It's true it's not a lot of cloth for the money, but it's really just for seeing the color tones anyway. So the charge is fine by me for such a helpful service. Good going guys. Ken.
Anonymous
17 October '06
Since we have to pay for these bits of cloth, a decent size showing the whole set would be welcome.
Martinjames France
28 February '06
The swatch is nice to have. I can take it with me when I shop for accessories without having to bring the whole kilt along.
joescud Buffalo, NY USA
10 August '05
I agree with the need to "try before you buy". Not only was the colour accuracy quite different on monitor to the actual swatch but also the variations between the various material manufacturers needs to be viewed with the cloth in hand. The service and delivery to AUSTRALIA was outstanding ( four days only! ) Greg.