Modern weathered tartans

[JSFMACLJR]

That would be a good experiment, though it is my understanding that the weathered tartans are supposed to replicate the passage of time and the effect of the elements on older, vegetable-dyed tartan. I have a sneaking suspicion that modern tartan with its synthetic dyes would react differently in these adverse conditions.

Take a look at this post by Matthew Newsome. The kilt shown is "modern" i.e. chemical dyes:
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...tml#post919838

[MacBean]

Take a look at this post by Matthew Newsome. The kilt shown is "modern" i.e. chemical dyes:
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...tml#post919838

Clearly, not all dyes fade equally. In fact those in the figure seem fine except for the green. They need to choose a different dye that won't fade so fast.