About Harris Tweed

Harris Tweed has been described as “the Champagne of fabrics” and is the only fabric in the world governed by  its own Act of Parliament.

This legal status was finally reached in a 1993  Act of Parliament (hitherto Harris Tweed was protected by Common Law Trademark Certification) and this legislation underpins the unique status of Harris Tweed.

The law decrees that genuine Harris Tweed must be made from pure virgin wool which has been dyed and spun on the islands and handwoven at the home of the weaver in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. The cloth is then returned to the mill for  finishing. Only then can it  be given the famous Orb stamp which authenticates it, metre by metre.  And each piece of tweed can be traced back to the individual  home weaver.

Harris Tweed is about quality and style as well as history and heritage.  It is the fabric of choice for many of the world’s leading designers as well as their most discerning clients.

And while best-known for its role as a fashion fabric, Harris Tweed is also used increasingly by discerning designers for interiors, furnishings  and accessories.