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THE ALIAM TARTAN
THE ALIAM TARTAN
As of 14th October 2022 we rebelled, and for now have an anti-social media platform policy. Let's connect in a real way, set yourself free from the scroll....
Clothes Made to Make Sh#t Happen!
Make a Purchase, Make a Difference
Want to find a brand who doesn't just cherry pick the good bits of the story and a brand brave enough to share everything with you.
What you see is literally what you get, no pretending. From every image we share being someone in our team to all our Giving A Sh#t About transparency pages in our footer.
X We make bad-ass build your own clothes with 100% wool fibre fabric that we weave at our mill in Scotland.
X We became Scotlands' FIRST B Corp Certified textiles mill and clothing manufacturer in 2021.
X We have four pillars of purpose that guide us, but also make us accountable to everyone.
Before you freak out with excitement over our creations, we have two warnings for you, plus we love a good quote to get us going....
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Whatever we wear says everything about us. Who wants to say they support modern slavery, environmental destruction and corporate exploitation? We are with you on this, it's a big natural no from us too!
That womxn is YOU!
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Natural fibres are genius! When used to create clothes with no landfill waste, to forever be circular, it's just WOW! We say, shove your highly flammable, oil based 'fashion' where the sun don't shine....
Not only are we making the most ethical clothing for womxn in the world, its a totally wash-free wardrobe too!
Every making sh#t happen womxn never has enough time to save the world, but with a bit less laundry we might get closer. Check out the No Wash Club for all the rules....
We are trail blazing solutions that promote anti mass manufacturing principles. We are the first to bravely launch a core collection that we only make 4 X A Year to order and we have an experimental One Off Wonders Collection updated throughout the year in addition to making accessories available throughout the year.
4 Colours, 4 Clothing Types, 4 Times a Year
Plan your purchases, say "see-ya "to impulse spends and adopt the Cost Per Wear approach. We guarantee you will save money in the long run, and feel amazing at the same time!
Step 1 - 4 times a year we unlock our 14 day pre-order door
Step 2 - We make your clothing to order, to your size, no waste
Step 3 - We ship your made to measure clothing direct from our mill to you
Step 4 - We repair the fabric of the planet together, while you look and feel incredibly bad-ass!
The kick-butt bottom half is taken care of with our ultimate zero fabric waste build your own trousers, dungarees and jumpsuits! We make them the way you want them. It's as easy as that.
Looking for the ultimate eco-tees, jumpers, hoodies and dresses selection? You pick your lengths, widths, arm styles, neck trims, pockets, hoods, let's face it you know what you are looking for!
Get Outta-Here! Seriously we have outerwear that can be flipped upside down, inside out, hang loose, wrapped up tight, strapped into position and keep your body temp regulated.
So, we are from the Highlands of Scotland, to not have a pillar dedicated to this ultimate clothing style solution for all you bad-ass womxn is like having a Thelma without a Louise!
Click below to see all of our current collections. Also see our available throughout the year one off wonders, pre-loved marketplace and if you are a VIR member check out our early previews on these!
After purchasing 2 amazing pieces of clothing online last year, I was thrilled to be able to take the tour and meet Claire and the team. So great to see the spirit and joy of creating individual products that last. Thank you for sharing your inspiration and love for highland history. My kilt kept me warm on my amazing journey and I shared its origin as I travelled around in its comfort. It was a privilege to experience. 🇦🇺
PRE ORDER X Aliam Tartan Slender Scarf X Limited Edition
THERE IS TRUE LOVE IN EVERY WOVEN THREAD, ITS A DIFFERENT KIND OF LOVE, MEANINGFUL, RESSOURCEFUL, WOOL OF SCOTLAND, LIVELY WARMHEARTED INNOVATIVE WOMEN AS CHEF AND EMPLOYEES (AND MARTIN OF COURSE) PRODUCE THE FINEST FABRIC AND GARMENTS I EVER FELT. I AM THANKFUL THAT I FOUND THESE SPIRITED PEOPLE, THAT I CAN WEAR NOW THEIR KILTS, TROUSERS AND JUMPERS AND THAT I WILL RETURN SOMEDAY .... SOON. CHRISTA FROM AUSTRIA
Omg, it's definitely worth the wait
Amazing, unique, beautiful. ....
Thankyou
A very special service with genuine care and attention to detail by Clare
Absolutely Fabulous shop with so many different recycled material used for bags and purses l great place for special gifts
Thank you for coming to Inverness ❤️
Glorious reason for the creation of the weave and making the jumper.
Cold weather knocking at our door in Australia, brrrr - perfect timing to wear this statement piece, mmm. Thank you 🙌
I was so fortunate to meet Clare, tour the mill and buy my coat there last September, 2023. So, when this key became available I jumped on it. It is packaged with thought to sustainability and humor and was delivered quickly to the U.S. I am more than pleased!
I received my keyring and love it.
Beautiful cloth and beautifully assembled
My brother wears my Granddad's kilt and I am wondering if my daughter may one day inherit mine! Beautiful material, nothing like the horrendous school kilt of my youth, smooth, warm and a delight to wear. While I loved some of the other colours available the black is very versatile and can be worn casually or dressed up. The cut is also incredibly flattering, the length practical, not sure what more you could ask of a skirt?!
1st time visiting the shop today after gazing at a stunning skirt in the window for the past month.
I walked in and was greeted by the loveliest lady. I told her I was interested in the kilt. She helped me to fit the kilt correctly, showed me the different ways I could wear it and gave me tips on how I can style it with other garments.
So happy with this purchase. The craftsmanship of this garment is outstanding. A piece of clothing for life.
If you want a unique outfit for any occasion I highly recommend you visit this shop.
Absolutely stunning piece of cloth, made with a lot of love and by heart- I've already worn it several times and IT will be my favourite for sure. Not cheap but worth every penny. Would be great if the shipping to Germany wouldn't be that expensive. Thank you so much for your passion!
Fantastic. Beautifully made. Perfect fit as custom made item. Wool is so cosy and soft. Definitely recommend this company. 🥰
Prickly Thistle stands for everything we believe in as a customer and Clare’s vision and her team go above and beyond to make incredible clothing and these gloves were exactly what we needed for our cold mornings and warm afternoons here in Weatherford, Texas! We look forward to many years of supporting this great business and enjoying our visits to Scotland!