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Once harvested, the wool is cleaned to remove any dirt and debris. It’s then passed between a pair of spiked panels, a process known as carding, to brush the wool and align the fibres in the same direction. It results in the fibres being formed into long strings that can be spun to make yarn. Yes, sheep emit flatulence, and yes, that flatulence contains methane. Just how sheep farts are responsible for climate change is still up for debate, but regardless, it’s possible that both sheep flatulence and excrement might do environmental damage. We work with a range of mills to produce our tweed and make an effort to source these, as well as our other natural fibre materials, as locally as possible. Houndstooth is most regularly used in fashionable and everyday garments. Generally, the larger the scale of the design gets, the less the item is used for a traditional purpose. Traditionally, wool sheep haven’t been treated all that well. After the outcry of global animal rights activist groups, however, the industry has cleaned itself up significantly. Remember that it’s always possible to get sheep wool that was cultivated with ancestral, nomadic practices if 100% authentic and organic is just how you roll.

We categorise our garments based on the weight of tweed we use for their design as we are conscious that certain weights are not appropriate for specific garments. For example, if you want a skirt to drape gracefully, then a lighter weight of tweed would be required. Some would argue that sheep degrade land and harm ecosystems. In all fairness, however, it’s not the sheep doing it—it’s the humans raising them. Sheep aren’t inherently bad for land, they just need to be moved around from time to time to make sure they don’t erode soil or cause any other environmental harm. How to wash tweed Most of our tweeds are made from pure new wool. While regular wool can often be recycled into new garments, new wool is a fresh weave that has not been previously used – and which hasn’t sustained any wear. It’s best to wash tweed made from new wool as little as possible. How is tweed made? Tweed’s rich history partly comes from its process of production. Traditionally, tweed fibres were hand-dyed using natural dyes before being hand-woven on a loom. Today, the tweed manufacturing process has been mechanised to speed up production and meet increased demand. The cloth comes in a variety of patterns and weights; these designs range from Herringbone to Barleycorn, and each has a specific intended use. Different types of tweed usually take their name from their place of origin, such as Shetland Tweed and, the most renowned, Harris Tweed. However, the largest variety lies in the patterns created by the weave of the material.We've chosen five modern looks to help you wear tweed during the day, into the night and even out in the field. English nobles originally were quite taken with how tweed blended in perfectly with the surrounding countryside. Even today, tweed is beloved for its natural allure. Houndstooth is one of the most unassuming tweed patterns, and it’s named for its similarity to dogs’ teeth. Frequently asked questions about tweed At The House of Bruar, we get a number of questions about our tweed fabrics, so we’ve collected them all together so you can easily find the information that you’re looking for.

It’s only “natural” that natural fibers cost more. Petroleum is cheap and plentiful, and wool and cotton are hard to harvest. At the same time, oil won’t be cheap forever, and sheep will always have a place on Earth’s fertile plains.Since tweed is in less demand, producers have to increase prices to make ends meet. At the same time, it’s also easier than ever before to find cheap tweed since this fabric is mainly machine-manufactured.

Puppytooth is the smallest version of the design, which can be used as a base tweed due to its small scale making it appear almost plain on first sight.When it’s dry, the freshly-coloured yarn is placed into an industrial mixer that forms the right hue that’s required for the tweed weave. Whether you’re on the hunt for a new look for a ladies brunch, a work outift or a night out, our tweed is the perfect statement to dress up or down. Our selection of tweed designs and weights will effortlessly flatter your figure.

We delve into the history of tweed and how it has evolved from a working man’s cloth into an indelible fashion staple today. Discover exactly what tweed is, how to care for it, and more. In the first half of the 19th century, many estates in Scotland were taken over by English noblemen looking to increase their life of leisure. But what caused the farmer’s favourite from the North to become a fashion essential centuries later?Indulge in the allure of classic country fashion, meticulously curated to satisfy even the most discerning tastes. Our selection boasts a harmonious blend of sophistication and rugged charm, ensuring that you exude an air of effortless style wherever your adventures take you. The mills we work closely with include Marton Mills, Abraham Moon, Johnstons of Elgin, Mallalieus of Delph, Robert Noble, McGee of Donegal, Lovat Mills and more. All of these mills do an exceptional job in producing different quantities and designs. We work passionately to ensure the tweeds we select for our catalogue are exclusive to us in full or by the colour available. A traditional twill style makes up the base of this tweed. Marled yarns are woven together in a way that creates a chevron-like pattern that makes up the base of the cloth. Though this is not always the case, it is true for a large number of designs. A traditional twill style that creates a fishbone-like pattern as the fibres are woven together. This popular style has earned its name through the V-shapes that bear a strong resemblance to herring bones.