Stirling Olive Wool Loden

The Stirling Olive Wool Loden fabric is a warm, classic and natural-looking fabric, characterised by an attractive Scottish tartan design in shades of green, brown, unbleached and brick red. Its pattern combines different shades of green with large brown areas, light lines and fine reddish details, creating a warm tartan with a distinctly British feel.

Its composition of 60% wool and 40% polyester combines the warmth and characteristic look of wool with the durability and stability provided by polyester. It has a width of 150 cm, a highly versatile measurement for various autumn and winter fashion and garment-making projects.

The Stirling Olive design stands out for its combination of olive greens and soft greens with dark brown, enhanced by unbleached lines and small accents in brick red. Its earthy colour palette gives it a distinctly autumnal feel and makes this fabric an excellent choice for garments in a British, country, classic or tailored style.

Suggested uses: coats, jackets, blazers, overshirts, capes, waistcoats, skirts, winter dresses, trousers, bags, hats and other fashion accessories.

Sewing tip: when working with large-scale tartan checks, it’s best to allow for a little extra fabric to ensure the printed pattern matches up correctly. Use the light and reddish lines as a guide when placing the sewing pattern pieces and try to match the checks on the fronts, sides, sleeves and pockets. Carry out a preliminary ironing test and preferably use a protective woollen cloth to preserve the finish of the wool.