Yates
A tartan of the Yates family.
Its design is pattern GBWKBBRK — the page of every tartan sharing this colour sequence.
Designed in 2006 to honour Thomas Yates of Glasgow; wearable by anyone named Yates or derivations.
The Yates tartan groups 2 setts — the same named design recorded as different cloths (its kilt, Carpet, Child's…, or a transcription apart). The master sett (★) is the exemplar.
| Sett | ΔTartan | Thread count | Threads | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yates ★ | K/74 R8 DB60 N14 K20 W10 N20 Y/14 | 352 | 2006 | |
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| (Personal) | 0.16 | K/58 R6 DB48 N12 K16 W8 N16 O/12 | 282 | 2006 |
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| 2 Variants: Personal Tartan · (Personal) | ||||
Also known as
This tartan is also recorded under:
- Yates Personal
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