Congratulations! On creating your new tartan. This rather long email contains all the information you might need to turn your design into reality! In particular this email talks about registration. You can look at more information about different fabrics online .
REGISTERING YOUR NEW TARTAN
When applying for registration, we like to provide some explanation of the design, in what is called the "rationale" of the design. This might include the tartans on which the design is based, as many new designs are intended as variations of existing Clan tartans. It might also include the idea that prompted the design, like a wedding or an anniversary.
The registrar also needs to know if you intend to keep the copyright of the pattern. In the UK and many countries worldwide, this right is automatic - so long as you can prove the date and origin of your work. However, some tartan designers have a different intention. They actively want as many people as possible to share the tartan as a mark of family identity. In this case, you must indicate that the tartan may be freely woven and worn.
Here are some of the more important considerations which can be found at the Scottish Tartans Authority website.
Registration requires two samples of fabric 18 x 12 inches, so the registration cannot be completed until the fabric is woven. It is important to take account of this when calculating the length you require.
The name of the tartan must not conflict with any Scottish armigerous family. If there is a Coat of Arms for a family or clan name already in existence, then the designer of the new tartan must seek the approval of the chief of the 'whole name' before adopting the name for the new tartan. A similar rule applies to the names of District Tartans. A City Council or State Legislature should endorse the naming of a new tartan.
Clients can register the tartan themselves by applying directly to the Scottish Tartans Authority (registration@tartansauthority.com ) and paying the appropriate fee of GBP 75.
WOOL FABRICS AND KILTS
Worsted: A fine, smooth, firm, compact yarn spun of tightly twisted wool fibers.
Worsted 510g (15oz) heavyweight wool cloth is made especially for kilts. The minimum order is 5 metres (5.5 yards approx) and you would require 7.33 metres (8 yards) single width for a traditional kilt. Single width fabric is 72cms (28 inches) in width, and double width fabric is 1.42 metres (56 inches) in width. Approximate delivery time 8/10 weeks.
WORSTED 'SAMPLE PIECE' Package - £491 (US$ 928 ) Total cost (excluding duties and taxes).
House of Tartan completes the whole process for you including :-
Registration of your design including submission of sample fabric pieces. GBP 75
Preparation of the Weavers Ticket, GBP 80
10 metre length of worsted wool - mediumweight or heavyweight. GBP 336
Fabric Width 71cms (28 inches)
WORSTED SAMPLE WITH KILT Package - £566 (US$ 1047) (excluding duties and taxes).
Includes:-
Weavers ticket based on your design GBP 80
10 metre length of worsted wool - mediumweight or heavyweight. GBP 336
Handmade traditional kilt, makeup only GBP 144
* Optional extras - £75 to register your tartan with the Scottish Tartan Authority – see ‘Registering your new Tartan’.
WORSTED BULK ORDER Packages
10 metres (11 yards) double width @ GBP 65 / metre GBP 650 (US$ 1202)
15 metres (16.5 yards) double width @ GBP 48.83 / metre GBP 732 (US$ 1354)
25 metres (27 yards) double width @ GBP 32.80 / metre GBP 820 (US$ 1517)
58 metres (1 piece) double width @ GBP 21.75 / metre GBP 1261 (US$ 2333)
* Optional extras - + £75 to register your tartan with the Scottish Tartan Authority – see ‘Registering your new Tartan’
I hope this information is helpful and I look forward to hearing from you.
Warmest regards from
Maxine.
HOUSE of TARTAN (in conjustion with the SCOTTISH TARTANS AUTHORITY)
Notes:
UK and EU VAT fiscal area customers. VAT is not shown in the prices quoted
Import duties and taxes may be applied in countries outside the European Community.
US$ guide prices are calculated at $1.85 to GBP 1.00. This price is liable to flu
Originally Posted by Graham
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