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Scotch on the Frocks: Tartan's Textile Industry Contributes £1bn a Year to Economy

Tartan textiles | Source: The Independent
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  • Kati Chitrakorn

"For an industry obsessed with the new and the novel, it's pertinent how important a role heritage and tradition play in fashion – not least because such terms tend to be synonymous with quality. 'Made in the UK' has long been a hallmark, as well as providing a quick way of making clear that certain standards of labour and conditions have been adhered to."

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