Glen Plaid Fabrics

Glen plaid fabric, also known as Glenurquhart plaid or Prince of Wales check, is a classic woven fabric pattern characterized by a combination of small and large checks, often in muted tones like black, gray, and white, sometimes accented with a subtle overcheck in a contrasting color. The pattern is created using a twill weave, combining light and dark threads to produce a textured, multi-dimensional check with a sophisticated yet understated appearance. Originally popularized in Scotland’s Glenurquhart valley and later championed by the Duke of Windsor (then Prince of Wales), glen plaid is synonymous with timeless elegance and refined tailoring.