Harris Tweed Hebrides

About

Harris Tweed Hebrides, based in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, manufacture each metre of handwoven fabric in accordance with The Harris Tweed Act 1993, maintaining the integrity and distinctive character of the fabric which is recognised globally as Harris Tweed®. Established in 2007, we have become a success story of UK textile manufacturing. Credited with the revitalisation of the industry following a period of decline in the early part of the 21st century, Harris Tweed Hebrides have focused on re-introducing vibrant yarn colour and fabric patterns synonymous with Harris Tweed® to the wholesale market. Our fabric is now exported to over 60 countries and we work in partnership with many of the world’s most recognised brands.

Harris Tweed® is the only fabric in the world governed by an Act of Parliament, this strictly controls how it is produced and protects the production to the Outer Hebrides. It is manufactured using traditional skills and is always made from 100% pure new wool. The scoured wool is dyed and spun in our mill and handwoven in the weaver’s home, it is then returned to our mill for finishing. Each stage of this process ensures the high-quality Harris Tweed® is renowned for. Fibre dyeing at the raw wool stage provides an unrivalled depth of colour, one yarn shade can contain up to 8 different shades of wool and several yarn shades are used in each fabric design. We work with over 120 home weavers based throughout the Isle of Lewis and Harris, providing sustainable rural employment to home weavers who live in the most remote communities on our islands.