Give the perfect gift .....free choice !
You name the amount and the recipient gets an entire year from date of purchase to shop in any
department !
Check out for free....and put amount and recipient's name in the comments box and we will
send you an invoice to purchase it. Then, we pop it in the mail, complete with a few of the little Blackthistle "extras" people have come to expect. Specify if you wish it sent to you to sign and gift, or fill in the to and from information and a different "ship to" address for us to send it to them directly.

US Naval Academy

Like most military tartans this is restricted use and as well Registration with the Scottish Tartan Authority in no way makes it "official" in the eyes of the United States Navy and anyone who does wear it needs to check into the protocols.
Please feel free to contact us for more information and pricing.

Traditional flashes can be made in almost any tartan or as well in solid colours, plain or embroidered with an insignia.
Our flashes come with an adjustable elastic garter with a velcro "buckle" that keeps them not only comfortable but secure.
While many are kept on hand, these are mostly available as an individual bespoke item and we welcome you to contact us with your request before ordering. We can provide several styles as well, dagged, looped , un-looped, fringed....just ask !
We do offer a traditional set of flashes that are available in the U.S.Special Forces tartan, but,
please note,as these are made with the restricted tartan itself,just as with the Special Forces kilt, you must submit your DD214's to order these.
HOWEVER: If you are a past customer that has purchased a kilt or anything in the Special Forces tartan already, we have your name on file and wecan just process the order for you immediately. Just feel free to check it out through the cart. This is done to protect the integrity of the tartan and keep it limited to those specifically entitled to own it. If you are interested in buying this as a gift for that special soldier of yours, we suggest using a gift certificate so they may order it. We thank you for understanding. *****

We had the U.S.Special Forces tartan woven in a luxurious 100% silk with a reduced sett to lend its beauty to a distinctive cummerbund and bow tie ..a special item just right for a formal event.
Hand detailed with a securely "set" sett, both cummerbund and bow tie are pre-arranged
for ease of wear, guaranteeing a straight and balanced appearance. Adjustable for a custom fit
with all metal fastenings that will not break or tarnish.
Special sizing is also available if you need smaller or larger than the listed sizes which are
(M) 34"-44" and (L) 44"-54".
******PLEASE NOTE: This is a bespoke item, crafted to each order and not kept on hand in stock. Right now we are working on a one and a half week shipping window. As well, just like the Special Forces kilt, you must submit your DD214's to wear this. This is done to protect the integrity of the tartan and keep it limited to those specifically entitled to own it. If you are interested in buying this as a gift for that special soldier of yours, we suggest using a gift certificate so they may order it. *****

COMING SOON. Available in Team Rubicon

Bespoke kilt made to measure from the Special Forces tartan, a restricted tartan handled exclusively and woven in Scotland for Blackthistle Designs.
This kilt is controlled and restricted to eligible wearers only,
PLEASE NOTE.... your DD214's HAVE to be presented and vetted to be able to order your kilt.
Please know your information is handled discreetly and destroyed upon verification. Any personal information may be blacked out upon submission of the paperwork, as long as your name and MOS are visible on the papers.
Please call or message us directly with any questions and to order.
Contact us first, while we vet your papers we will send you an SF kilt kit, which you will need. It contains meausrement charts, bespoke contract and samples of both the SF tartan and the SF silk. By the time we get all that, you will be good to go and we will continue to process your order with payment.

Please note: Both full payment and partial payment will incur shipping charges that include priority, insured shipping and a signature is required for delivery UNLESS you message us if you prefer that waived.
Balance due can be paid at anytime and does not include the postage charge paid in your initial payment.

A bespoke kilt made to measure from the new Team Rubicon tartan, a restricted tartan handled exclusively by and woven in Scotland for Blackthistle Designs.

Upon receipt of your order, we will send you a Team Rubicon kilt kit, which you will need. It contains detailed measurement charts with instruction and a bespoke contract for commission and a sample of this beautiful tartan.
You have your choice of either full payment or deposit at checkout. Be sure to check your option of PAYMENT TYPE by scrolling down to choose and place in your cart.
Both full payment and partial payment will incur shipping charges that include priority, insured shipping and a signature is required for delivery UNLESS you message us if you prefer that waived.
Balance due can be paid at anytime but completed product does not ship until payment in full has been received.
PLEASE NOTE, this kilt is controlled and restricted to eligible wearers only and your Team Rubicon ID# has to be presented for verification to be able to order your kilt. Your number will also be included on a specially embroidered identification label sewn inside your kilt, making it truly a personal, bespoke item to cherish. Please know your information is handled discreetly and destroyed upon verification. Simply put the numbers into the customer comment box at checkout or email them.