Tartan Plaid Fabric By The Yard is a type of woven cloth that features a pattern of criss-crossed horizontal and vertical bands in different colors. This type of fabric is often associated with Scotland and is traditionally used to make garments such as kilts. Tartan plaid patterns are identified by their unique "sett," or arrangement of colors and widths of the bands. There are thousands of different tartan plaid patterns, each with its own name and history. Many Scottish clans and families have their own distinct tartan plaid patterns. Tartan plaid fabrics by the yard are also used in a wide range of modern clothing and home decor items.