In Memory of Neil
Today, our industry and wider island community turned out in huge numbers to say farewell at the funeral of our friend and colleague, Neil Macleod BEM. Neil was clearly an…
Today, our industry and wider island community turned out in huge numbers to say farewell at the funeral of our friend and colleague, Neil Macleod BEM. Neil was clearly an…
…and where urine was sometimes used) became less sustainable, and came to an end. There are no Harris Tweed® producers using completely 100% natural methods for dyeing/production in our industry…
…the land, comes the cloth. This featured fabric was woven for island mill Harris Tweed Hebrides, for more details visit https://www.harristweed.org/buy-harris-tweed/ Plain green fabric | Jane Hepburn Macmillan White and…
…Yes, it’s spinning of course! Those slivers of wool (the ones we talked about last week) are now ready to be twisted together at high speed to give it maximum…
…The Kitty Mackenzie Scarf A unique, Scottish design, my limited edition signature scarves are a luxurious combination of hand woven Harris Tweed paired with sumptuously soft Scottish cashmere. I take…
10 Reasons to Love Harris Tweed® Reason 9: Beauty | Bòidhchead Harris Tweed® cloth is literally dyed in the wool, with separate pigments of wool carefully blended to special ‘recipes’…
The Harris Tweed® Process 3. Blending & Carding The dyed wools are weighed in pre-determined proportions and thoroughly blended to exact recipes to obtain the perfect hue. They are then…
…bi iad air an toirt bho chèile mar shnàth feumail. “The dyed wools are weighed in pre-determined proportions and thoroughly blended to exact recipes to obtain the perfect hue. They…
…green and grey pattern. The battledress type trousers feature high waistband, turn-ups, and detailed stitching. The overjacket has tweed elbow patches, ribbed piping, high-weather collar, and patch pockets with flaps.’…
…a dhèanamh air fad bho chlòimh, tha e gu tur bith-chnàmhach. A Sustainable Industry 2. A Fabric for life Harris Tweed® is a high performance fabric: durable, requiring minimal laundering,…