The Red Tartan Pattern Fabric texture represents a classic Scottish tartan design, woven from organic fibers such as wool, known for its warmth and durability. The base substrate is a tightly spun woolen cloth, where natural fibers are interlaced to create a distinct pattern of intersecting red, black, and subtle accent lines. The fabric surface exhibits a slightly brushed finish, enhancing its soft, tactile feel. Traditional dyes and pigments provide the vibrant red color, while the black and other hues arise from carefully blended organic colorants. The weave structure affects the porosity and light diffusion, contributing to the fabric’s characteristic matte appearance with minimal sheen.
In terms of Physically Based Rendering (PBR) channels, the BaseColor or Albedo map captures the vivid red tartan pattern with high fidelity, accurately reflecting the interplay of colors and shadows caused by the weave. The Normal map simulates the fine grain orientation of the wool fibers and subtle surface irregularities, lending realistic depth and texture to the cloth. Roughness values are calibrated to represent the fabric’s soft, non-reflective surface, with moderate roughness that diffuses light rather than creating sharp highlights. Metallic values are near zero, consistent with organic textile materials, while the Ambient Occlusion map enhances shadowed areas within the weave to add realism. Height or Displacement maps subtly emphasize the thread relief and pattern intersections for enhanced 3D surface detail.
This texture is available in ultra-high 8K resolution, ensuring exceptional detail for close-up renders and large-scale projects. It is fully optimized and ready for seamless integration into popular 3D software such as Blender, Unreal Engine, and Unity, supporting realistic visualization of Scottish kilts, traditional garments, upholstery, or any creative design requiring authentic tartan fabric. For practical use, adjusting the UV scale is recommended to maintain the fabric’s natural pattern proportions, while fine-tuning roughness can balance between a soft matte look or a slightly polished finish depending on the lighting environment. The height map can be used with parallax mapping to enhance the tactile perception of the weave structure in real-time applications.
Using This PBR Texture in Blender
Import the texture maps into Blender with sRGB color space for albedo/base color and
Non-Color for normal, roughness, metallic, AO, height, and ORM maps. Connect normal maps
through a Normal Map node, then adjust UV scale with a Mapping node so the material repeats naturally on
your model.
- Albedo -> Principled BSDF Base Color
- Roughness -> Roughness, Metallic -> Metallic
- Normal -> Normal Map node -> Normal
- Height -> Bump or Displacement depending on render setup
For the full step-by-step setup, see
How to Use Seamless Textures in Blender.
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FAQ
Is this texture seamless and tileable?
Yes. This texture is designed as a seamless tileable PBR material, so it can repeat across large surfaces without visible borders.
Which resolutions and formats are available?
You can download PNG/WEBP versions and use 1K, 2K, 4K and 8K download options when available on the page.
Can I use it in Blender, Unreal Engine and Unity?
Yes. The download options and engine-mapped ZIP workflow are designed for Blender, Unreal Engine, Unity Standard, URP and HDRP material pipelines.
Is commercial use allowed?
Yes. The texture is available under the AITextured free commercial license. Review the license page for redistribution and AI-training restrictions.
