HIGHLAND FOREST TARTAN – BLUE & GREEN POLY VISCOSE FABRIC – 145cm WIDE

A beautiful traditional-style tartan fabric featuring a rich combination of deep blue and muted forest green, creating a classic checked design with a wonderfully understated appearance.

The dark blue background provides a lovely depth of colour, while intersecting green stripes form a regular tartan check across the fabric.

The closely spaced lines and smaller-scale pattern create a beautifully balanced design, giving this fabric a more subtle appearance than larger, bolder tartans.

The colours have a slightly muted quality, making this an attractive choice for anyone who enjoys traditional checks, heritage-inspired clothing and timeless colour combinations.

Made from a polyester and viscose blend, this mediumweight woven fabric offers a versatile balance of gentle structure and drape.

At 145cm wide, Highland Forest Tartan is a lovely choice for dressmaking, tailoring-inspired garments, accessories and decorative sewing projects.

Fabric Details

Construction: Woven Tartan Check

Width: approx. 145cm / 57 inches

Handle: Smooth woven handle

Drape: Softly structured drape

Stretch: No stretch confirmed

Composition: Polyester / Viscose Blend (percentages unconfirmed)

Design: Traditional-Style Tartan Check

Pattern: Small-Scale Intersecting Checks

Colourways:

• Highland Forest – Deep Blue & Muted Forest Green

Estimated GSM: approx. 181gsm – MEDIUMWEIGHT

From our weight guide:

Fabrics in this weight range offer a versatile balance of drape and structure. They provide enough substance for garments that benefit from gentle shaping while remaining suitable for comfortable everyday clothing, accessories and decorative sewing projects.

Sold as: 1 metre piece

If more than one piece is ordered, fabric will be supplied as a continuous length wherever possible.

See It In Motion

We've added photos and video clips from our live sale so you can see the colours, check pattern, fabric texture and movement in real lighting.

The deep blue and muted green tones create a subtle, dark tartan appearance, with the individual colours becoming more noticeable when viewed up close.

Suggested Uses

• Dresses

• Skirts

• Pleated skirts

• Pinafore dresses

• Trousers

• Waistcoats

• Jackets

• Blazers

• Tunics

• Structured tops

• School-inspired outfits

• Heritage-inspired clothing

• Tartan accessories

• Bags

• Tote bags

• Cushion covers

• Decorative home projects

• Craft projects

The mediumweight poly viscose construction makes this fabric particularly appealing for garments requiring a balance of comfortable movement and gentle structure.

Sewing & Care Notes

• Pre-wash before sewing

• Gentle machine wash at 30°C, subject to testing

• Cool iron

• Use a pressing cloth where necessary

• Universal sewing needle recommended

• Match checks carefully when cutting pattern pieces

• Allow additional fabric for pattern matching

• Finish raw edges to prevent fraying

• Test pressing and washing on a small piece first

• Avoid excessive heat

• Check fabric behaviour before tumble drying

New To Poly Viscose Fabrics?

Poly viscose is a blended fabric combining polyester and viscose fibres.

Polyester contributes durability and shape retention, while viscose is often included to provide softness and improved drape.

The exact characteristics depend on the blend percentages and fabric construction.

Poly viscose fabrics are commonly used for dresses, skirts, trousers, jackets, waistcoats and tailoring-inspired garments.

Tartan and checked fabrics are particularly popular for projects where a traditional woven appearance is desired.

When sewing with checks, take extra care to match the pattern at seams for a beautifully finished result.

Have a look at our Fabrics Explained page where we break down fabric types and weights in plain English.