Patterns & Prints
Plaid is a broad pattern of crossing horizontal and vertical bands in varying colors and widths that form a repeating grid of checks. It's an umbrella term covering many specific patterns — tartan, buffalo check, windowpane, madras — appearing on flannel shirts, blazers, skirts, and scarves across casual and tailored wear alike.
In North American usage, plaid is the general word for any such crisscross check, while tartan refers to the specific Scottish clan patterns. The scale and color mix set the mood, from rugged buffalo check to refined windowpane.
Plaid commonly appears on flannel, linking it to shackets and cozy fall layering, and overlaps with tartan and gingham.
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