Swatch Samples...where can I get them?

[Avonlea22]

I've seen a few places offer tartan swatches, but I'm curious if anyone knows where to get them relatively cheap, including any shipping costs. I don't want to spend $5.00 for a swatch, and $5.00 to have it shipped to me. Thanks.

[Graham]

Brian, you'll just have to try various suppliers, some don't like sending them out, others do and charge for it, some kiltmakers reimburse you when you place an order for a kilt.

As one who lives far away and cannot walk into a kiltmaker in Edinburgh, I like the idea of swatches and would encourage kiltmakers to make them more available. Images on web pages often don't do justice to the tartans.

[Freelander Sporrano]

I agree Graham.
Both Hector Russel and Kiltstore are a source . However the postage is cheaper from HR.

All the best and good hunting......David

[Riverkilt]

Don't know if you're interested in Sportkilts, but they might. When I received my Macdonald tartan Sportkilt they included an unsolicited swatch of their USMC tartan. Was about 4"x4"