Forbes Tartan

Browse the complete Forbes tartan range — kilts, jackets, fabric by the metre, scarves, ties and sashes in Ancient, Modern, Weathered and Dress, made to order and shipped worldwide.
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you want a formal Highland kilt that reads correctly at any event — weddings, Burns Nights, regimental dinners. The canonical, safest choice.

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Every item below is woven in the variant you selected above. Switch the variant at any time — the catalogue rebuilds in place.

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Browse Everything in Forbes Tartan

Kit yourself out in Forbes tartan — kilts and outfits, fabric by the metre, plus scarves, ties and sashes, each made to order in your chosen colourway.

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Pick a Colourway for Forbes Tartan

The Forbes tartan comes in several colourways. Modern is deep and strong, Ancient is lighter and softer, Weathered looks muted and aged, and Dress is brighter and more formal. Choose yours on each product page.

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Forbes Kilts, Jackets & Full Outfits

Get the full Highland look in Forbes tartan: kilts, kilt skirts, jackets and outfit packages, all sized to fit and ready for formal or casual wear.

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Custom Forbes Orders & Delivery

Every Forbes item is made to order and shipped worldwide, with custom sizing and bulk pricing for clan gatherings, weddings and pipe bands. Contact us for help before you order.

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Forbes Tartan Fabric for Makers

Pick up Forbes tartan fabric by the length for sewing, upholstery or accessories. Weights and swatches are listed so you can match your project exactly.

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Forbes Sashes, Scarves & Small Goods

Shop Forbes tartan scarves, ties, sashes and gift pieces. Smaller items are ideal presents and ship quickly when in stock.

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Use the size guide on each product after measuring your waist, hips and kilt length. Need a custom fit? Just get in touch.
The Forbes tartan comes in Modern (deep, strong shades), Ancient (lighter, softer tones), Weathered (muted, aged look) and Dress (brighter, more formal). You choose the colourway on each product page.
Request a Forbes tartan swatch first to confirm the shade and cloth weight before you commit.
Stocked items ship in a few days; made-to-order Forbes kilts and outfits take a few weeks, with timing confirmed at checkout.
The Forbes tartan collection includes kilts, Highland dress, jackets, fabric by the metre, scarves, ties, sashes and gifts — all woven in the Forbes sett and available in Ancient, Modern, Weathered and Dress colourways.
Of course — the Forbes tartan can be worn by anyone, whether for a special occasion or day to day.
We deliver Forbes tartan orders globally, with tracked shipping options shown at checkout.
Choose from medium and heavyweight pure new wool, or poly-viscose, for Forbes tartan cloth.