The SWRI tartan was designed in 1994 by Kinloch Anderson and launched in 1995. It is based on the sett of the Blair tartan, in acknowledgement of Catherine Blair, the founder.

The colours include blue and yellow (colours associated with SWRI) and green for the 'Rural'.

SWRI Tartan is used in some of SWRI's sales goods and can be purchased from SWRI Headquarters.