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Is Taylors Tartans Tartan Fabric Washable? If you are thinking about buying tartan fabric, you probably have one simple question. Can I wash it? Yes, you can. Our poly viscose tartan is washable and easy to care for, which makes it a practical choice for everyday use. Here is what you need to know. What Type of Fabric Do We Sell? Most of our Canadian Provincial designs are woven in poly viscose. This fabric feels soft and smooth, and it drapes beautifully. It has the classic look of traditional tartan, with the durability people want today. Poly viscose behaves very...

HOW TO MEASURE FOR A FLAT CAP  First Published 1/3/2018   To measure for your flat cap use a soft measuring tape or piece of string to go around your head in the following pattern.  Starting on the forehead below your hairline, go to above your ears and around to the fullest part of the back of your head.  Measure three times and take an average.  This number in inches or centimeters is what we need to know.  If the hat is going to be a surprise gift you can measure the inside circumference of a hat that the person already...

HOW TO ADJUST THE LENGTH OF YOUR SUSPENDERS  First published  11/6/2015     We each have our own preferences for where we like our suspenders sliders to be.  The sliders are the rectangular silver pieces that go cross ways on the front of your suspenders. This blog explains how to take your suspenders apart and adjust them to the length that gives you the appearance you are looking for. This is particularly important if you want all the members of your bridal party to have the same look.   First you need to loosen your suspender sliders and decide how far...