Do you enjoy the thrill of the hunt or even knowing that your clothing will be able to handle whatever the elements throw at you? Then tweeds and Donegals are the perfect material for you. They are perfect for dreary and wet days as well as beautiful fall afternoons. They offer a water resistant material that is incredibly durable and warm. Tweeds and Donegals are some of the most versatile fabrics of all; they can be paired with a great pair of cords or even dressed down with a pair of jeans for the more casual look. The colors of tweed fabric are as boundless as the colors on the earth.
Tweeds and Donegals are woolen goods that are prized for their rustic, yet sophisticated appeal. Donegal tweed is rougher while Harris Tweed is sleeker and more luxurious. . The materials of today are comparatively different than that of your grandfather or college professors. Contemporary Harris tweeds and Donegals have evolved into a more lightweight material that befits the modern lifestyle but if you are a traditionalist, heavier Harris tweeds and Donegals are still available and are perfectly suitable. Even George Mallory who attempted to climb Mount Everest in 1924 donned a tweed jacket to protect himself from the elements. They make the perfect materials for a fall or winter sportcoat, suit, or even a topcoat.
Did you know? The most notable of all tweed coloring is derived from the heather covered hills at Loch Morar, which was Lord Lovat’s country home. He commissioned the mill to recreate the brilliant colors of the hillside on his tweed fabric. From a distance it appears green, but as you approach the vibrant oranges, yellows, and even sky blues burst off the fabric. The hard working members of society valued it for its durable and water resistant qualities and have used tweed throughout history. Now those who play hard are wearing tweed. Tweed has become one of the most fashionable fabrics and can be fashioned into almost anything. There are tweed shoes, boots, sneakers, hats, gloves, purses and even motorcycle helmets.
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