The Faded Tartan!

[Hamish]

I have not had any of my wool kilts fade, but my Utilikilts have in short order.
Robert "the kilted" Lamb

Mine too, Robert! Not so much with the later acquisitions because Utilikilts are using better fabrics, but those bought four or five years ago are very faded. In fact, my very first one - a caramel workman's, Standard (zip fly) model (now 'archived' in my Kilt Kollection) has faded almost to white except on the inside, under the pleats and under the pockets!

Regards to Elva, and

[James]

I can assure you that a traditional kilt will fade-to recycle the old joke:-

'You'll just have to get out more, sitting there in the dark is not good for a boy'

James.

[bubba]

Actually, it isn't that the old dyes weren't as bright, they could be easily. The real difference is they did fade much more readily than modern dyes and did so rather rapidly being exposed to sun and weather. Vegetable dyes were easily capable of producing brilliant colors.I learned this in conversation with a lady that spins her own wool and weaves blankets and other items. She does occasionally use old dye recipes when she's going for an antique look.