The woolen fabrics known as tweeds are recognized around the world for their soft, flexible and open texture presented in popular and recognizable patterns. The rough woolen fabric resembles homespun or cheviot but is more closely woven than either. Usually woven in either a twill or plain weave, it has muted and variegated colours (like heather mixtures) that provide an interesting yet subdued effect. This is achieved by twisting different colours of wool strands together to make two-ply or three-ply yarn. Tweed is very desirable as a fabric for outwear worn during leisure and sporting activities.This fabric is well-known and easily recognized. It was initially named tweel by its Scottish manufacturers who wove it in a twill, not plain, pattern. A London merchant misread the name in a letter received from the manufacturing firm, assuming it said tweed, for the Tweed River which flowed through the manufacturing location’s area. The Read more »

Tweed is a rough type of wool made with a specific weaving technique. Tweeds clothing comes in different patterns styles and colors. Many literary characters have famously worn tweed including Miss Marple Sherlock Holmes and more recently Professor Robert Langdon from the Da Vinci Code.The Origins of TweedAlthough tweed is often talked about as a specific fabric strictly speaking the word refers to a method of weaving wool. The yarn is woven closely together and strands of wool in different colors are twisted together. This gives tweed a deep and subtly lively look. Original tweeds used to be relatively rough and they would scratch the skin making a tweed jacket feel uncomfortable. Modern tweed is much softer and feels more comfortable against the skin.Tweed originates from Scotland where it was often worn by hunters. It is still associated with hunting and many outdoor sports and it is also associated with Read more »