About Harris Tweed
“Woven with love and care”
The rare character and beauty of HARRIS TWEED is attributable to the fact that it is the only fabric produced in commercial quantities by truly traditional methods anywhere in the world.
Hundreds of distinctive patterns developed over the centuries, each unique but unmistakably HARRIS TWEED with its characteristic subtle designs in complex natural shades.
Unusually our wool is dyed before being spun, allowing us to blend a multitude of colours into our yarn. With each thread containing a myriad of different colours, a cloth of great depth and complexity is produced. Just look closely to reveal the true nature of your HARRIS TWEED.
There are also an extensive catalogue of designs to delve into from an array of Plain Twills and traditional Herringbones to more complex Plaids and all combinations thereof. HARRIS TWEED is also adventurous enough to be woven into contemporary and unconventional patterns and the HARRIS TWEED Producers continue to explore possibilities with clients with each new season.
Soft, tactile, breathable, warm, colourful, sustainable, adaptable…the old image of coarse, scratchy, dour tweed simply does not exist these days. While still retaining its heritage of practicality and longevity, the HARRIS TWEED of today extols all the qualities and virtues of a truly luxury 21st century fabric.
For more information about Harris Tweed and It's fascinating history visit the official website of the Harris Tweed Authority by clicking the following links.
Advertising:
https://www.harristweed.org/archive/advertising/
Heritage and History:
https://www.harristweed.org/archive/heritage-and-history/
Fashion and Style:
https://www.harristweed.org/archive/fashion-and-style/
Trademarks and Labels:
https://www.harristweed.org/archive/trademarks-and-labels/