About Harris Tweed
We use genuine Harris Tweed in our products as we believe that this this is a superior Tweed which is steeped in history and is known for its quality. Not only that but this is one of the few remaining genuine cottage industries surviving today.
Harris Tweed is a premium tweed made from pure wool yarn which is dyed and spun in the Scottish Outer Hebrides and woven by hand in homes of local crofters. It is a warm, durable and water resistant natural fabric making it ideal for many uses. Harris Tweed, due to its robust nature, is a great upholstery fabric offering longevity to any item of furniture as well as a stylish look and feel.
Harris Tweed is the only fabric protected by law, specifically The Harris Tweed Act of Parliament 1993 which strictly outlines the conditions in which the cloth can genuinely be made.
This is the genuine item – and all our items using this will be authenticated by Harris Tweed Labels.
Key features of Harris Tweed include:
- Material: Made from 100% pure virgin wool, which is dyed before spinning to create intricate, deep, and multi-coloured heathered tones.
- Appearance & Texture: It has a soft yet robust, open, and slightly coarse texture, often in herringbone, check, or plain weaves.
- Protection: Every genuine piece is stamped with the "Orb Mark" to certify it meets the Harris Tweed Act 1993 standards.
- Durability: Known for its long-lasting, heavy, and insulating properties, making it ideal for high-quality jackets, suits, and accessories.
- Hand Woven by Crofters: A genuine cottage industry which relied upon Crofters working on their hand looms at home to produce the tweed.
- Safety: As a woolen product Harris Tweed is inherently fire resistant.