Plaid fabric is a timeless pattern that dates back centuries, famous for its association with Scottish clans in historic tartan plaids. Today’s plaid fabrics are woven in cotton, linen, wool and synthetic outdoor fibers, so no matter what your project, it’s easy to find the perfect plaid design. At L.A. Design Concepts, you can buy plaid fabrics for 40% off and get free shipping on orders over $200. Plus, fabric samples are available in every pattern, hue and material.

With our product filtering tool, you can shop more than 1300 plaid fabric designs to find the exact print, color, price and style to fit your home’s or commercial space’s needs. Classic plaids and tartans are a favorite among interior designers and consumers alike. Some of our most popular prints and styles include:

• Luberon Plaid

• Islay

• St. Jean de Luz

• Bontura

• Darley Dale

Plaid Upholstery Fabric

Plaid upholstery fabric for furniture gives an instant lift to both traditional and modern interiors. At L.A. Design Concepts, you can purchase plaid designer fabrics and enjoy exclusive discounts on the prints and patterns you love. Our plaid collections feature a variety of styles, with many matching wallpapers to coordinate.

There are several different types of plaid upholstery fabrics, which are created by weaving criss-crossing thread patterns. The most well-known plaid pattern is probably the tartan, which features complex interlocking lines that form squares. Most fabrics are created by weaving threads of different colors to create the pattern. (However, some plaids are printed onto plain fabrics.) Bright colors and a rather madcap arrangement of intersecting lines create the popular cotton plaid from India known as Madras. A Windowpane plaid features a simple, square arrangement in a single color on a plain background. Add another color or two, and the windowpane becomes known as a Tattersall plaid (named for the plaid horse blankets used at the Tattersall auction house in 1800’s England). Glen Plaid is a busy plaid with alternating dark and light stripes, usually in black and white or gray. Long associated with the Prince of Wales, Glen Plaid is a menswear classic. Many of the popular large scale plaids used in interior design today are variations of famous Tartan plaids.

Plaid Fabric for Upholstery

Plaid fabric is used to upholster furniture in nearly every type of setting. The durable weave makes it suitable for sofas and chairs in busy living rooms. Soft wool fibers make cozy cushions and pillows, especially for homes in cold climates. Plaid is often associated with lodge style interiors and mountain resort homes, incorporating rich jewel colors and earth tones to complement the rustic decor.

Plaid Fabric by the Yard

Plaid fabric is sold by the yard, with fabrics for home decor measuring a standard 54″ wide. This width works with standard cushion sizes for furniture, making it easier to reduce waste. When you shop for plaid fabric by the yard, you’ll find wool, cotton, linen, silk and synthetic versions to suit almost any project. Silk plaids are known for their particularly vibrant colors and unique patterns.

Cotton Plaid Fabric 

Most people imagine cotton plaid fabrics on a man’s shirt or a picnic blanket, but fabric in cotton is ideal for use in the home. Bright cotton plaids mix wonderfully with floral prints, and add a splash of color to children’s rooms and kitchens. Bohemian style embraces colorful cotton plaids for cottage living rooms – consider a plaid slipcover for a vintage club chair, or a plaid duvet cover for a cheerful interior.

Dark plaids in navy, khaki, brown and deep red help to create a traditional, preppy look and are classic picks for a masculine bedroom or den. Patriotic red and blue plaids add a bright touch to traditional interiors.

Wool Plaid Fabric

Wool plaid fabrics are ideal for a cozy, layered look in your home. While they’re popular in mountain homes, wool plaids can be used almost anywhere as a seasonal fabric. Add a wool plaid throw and pillows to the bed in winter, or change the pillow covers on your living room sofa. Wool is a durable upholstery fabric that stands up well to daily use; the lanolin content also makes it naturally stain resistant.

Plaid Upholstery

Upholstering furniture in plaid fabric can be a challenge, but if it’s done well it adds a sophisticated touch to a room. If you’re recovering furniture in plaid, make sure the upholsterer has plenty of experience with pattern matching. Check the specifications of your chosen this fabric for the pattern repeat – this will help the upholsterer calculate how much fabric you need. Because of the pattern matching, plaid upholstery requires up to 25% more material than using a plain fabric. Expect to have some leftover fabric for matching plaid pillows.

Try These Favorite Plaid Fabric Patterns:

Millbrook Wool Plaid, Brunschwig & Fils

This rich plaid has a cozy color scheme of deep red, olive and black that conjures up chalet interiors. Use Millbrook Plaid for bedding, pillows or even a chair – it’s the perfect companion to a leather sofa. A lighter khaki colorway has a preppy, modern look that isn’t too masculine, and would work nicely in a farmhouse style home.

Kravet Scots Plaid

A classic plaid in modern, pastel colors, Kravet Scots Plaid has a sophisticated palette of melon and aqua. This charming plaid would mix beautifully with a large scale floral pattern, or make a clever accent in a neutral room. A blend of viscose, cotton and linen fibers makes it durable enough for upholstery use.

St. Jean de Luz, Jean Paul Gaulthier:

This thoroughly modern plaid combines the complexity of traditional Glen Plaid with the graphic punch of pop art. Black and white lines are accented by a single color, giving St. Jean de Luz grid-like design that reminds us of Bauhaus architecture. This plaid is available in five unique colorways that would make an interesting accent for a mid-century home.

Plaid Fabric Samples

Samples are a great way to explore different tones, textures and patterns within the space it will reside. Plaid fabric samples are no exception. Through L.A. Design Concepts, you can shop and purchase samples in every color, neutral, material and print. We always encourage shoppers to select multiple samples, particularly in different hues, so you can compare and contrast them at home.

Once you receive your samples, view them in natural indoor lighting so you can experience how the color and texture works in your room. Test your sample next to other colors, fabrics and furniture in the space to make sure it will blend with your decor.

Discount Plaid Fabric

At L.A. Design Concepts, we take pride in offering the world’s largest selection of designer wallpaper and discount fabric – including discount plaid fabric. Each of our fabrics is exclusively 40% off, a discount you can’t find elsewhere. Our selection includes the world’s premier brands as well as luxury boutique brands you can’t find anywhere else online.

Buy fabric for less, exclusively through L.A. Design Concepts.

To complement your new plaid fabric, also be sure to explore our complete collection of checked fabric patterns.