Tartans have a unique place in genealogy and hold a status comparable to that of Coats of Arms. However, whereas "Arms" historically were displayed or worn only by direct descendants of the person to whom they were granted, Family Tartans may be worn by all who bear the family name, by their descendants, and by those who wish to show their association or loyalty to that family. Coats of Arms were used in battle, emblazoned on breastplates, shields and standards for defensive protection. Tartans were and still are used for dress.

The Purpose behind the design of the Eubank/Ewbank Tartan is that it be worn with pride by those bearers of this name, and all of its variations, and by their descendants through the male and female lines, who wish to wear it. It is anticipated that the tartan be worn as items of dress on "dress" occasions, e.g., kilts, "trews", vests (waistcoats), skirts, frocks, ties, bow-ties and cummerbunds.

Today, hundreds of Family Tartans are officially registered with the Scottish Tartans World Registry. The Ewbank(s), or Eubank(s) and those with various other spellings of this name now have their own Tartan, which has been specifically designed and then registered with this organization.