Tweed Fabric

Tweed is a rough, woollen fabric, of a soft, open, flexible texture, resembling cheviot or homespun, but more closely woven. It is usually woven with a plain weave, twill or herringbone structure. Colour effects in the yarn may be obtained by mixing dyed wool before it is spun.

According to Harris Tweed, “Tweed is a natural fibre textile, woven with a soft, open weave and made from wool. The word Tweed derives from the Scots word Tweel or twill, a type of weave common to the cloth.” Tweed was originally woven in the 1700s to help Scottish farmers endure harsh winters and didn’t feature the colourful and intricate designs it’s now known for.