The Official Tweed Appreciation Thread

[BlueSteel]

Fox Char-Navy Herringbone Tweed in a sportcoat from Spier & Mackay:

 

[J.A.G]

I have a serious question about tweed - namely, when is a wool jacket a tweed jacket, and what is the difference? These are the putative tweeds in my closet. The four on the right I know to be tweed, because they have a “Harris Tweed” label in them. But what about the brown windowpane jacket on the left? I found it in an online search of the Andover shop, and it was the only jacket in my size in the store. So I picked it up the next time I was driving by, less than a year ago.

All wool, but not as coarse as the Harris Tweeds. So is this properly called a ”tweed”, and if so, why?

 

[DorianGreen]

 

[WoolyLamb]

I would love to have an overcoat in this herringbone tweed.

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I have something similar but perhaps darker. Vintage crombie coat

 

[thelonius]

I have a serious question about tweed - namely, when is a wool jacket a tweed jacket, and what is the difference? These are the putative tweeds in my closet. The four on the right I know to be tweed, because they have a “Harris Tweed” label in them. But what about the brown windowpane jacket on the left? I found it in an online search of the Andover shop, and it was the only jacket in my size in the store. So I picked it up the next time I was driving by, less than a year ago.

All wool, but not as coarse as the Harris Tweeds. So is this properly called a ”tweed”, and if so, why?
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Yes, it's an interesting question. When does a woollen cloth become a tweed.... Actually I'm in no way qualified to answer, but:
1. A quick Internet search such as "what is the difference between woollen cloth and tweed" for e.g. reveals a large number of sources addressing the question. Trouble is there is confusion and not necessarily a clear consensus.
2. I found at https://clan.com/blog/tweed-wools-materials a discussion which is extensive, definition, history, etc. One thing that is interesting is an idea that goes contrary to what a lot of sources say (i.e. that tweed is a particular kind of woollen cloth) - that is, tweed is not necessarily made from wool. From this site: "Tweed is not a pattern, and nor is it a material. It's ultimately best seen as a type of yarn, produced by dying raw wool (or other fibres) after washing, but before it is spun. So tweed fabric is termed fibre-dyed."
However, as the same site says, for Harris Tweed it is stipulated by law that Scottish wool must be used. But apparently there are other tweeds (such as silk tweed) that are not based on wool.
So it seems that your brown jacket on the left, although it has a windowpane pattern, doesn't have the necessary mix of colours and different dyed fibres to be considered tweed.
But there again...............

 

[thelonius]

Yes, it's an interesting question. When does a woollen cloth become a tweed.... Actually I'm in no way qualified to answer, but:
1. A quick Internet search such as "what is the difference between woollen cloth and tweed" for e.g. reveals a large number of sources addressing the question. Trouble is there is confusion and not necessarily a clear consensus.
2. I found at https://clan.com/blog/tweed-wools-materials a discussion which is extensive, definition, history, etc. One thing that is interesting is an idea that goes contrary to what a lot of sources say (i.e. that tweed is a particular kind of woollen cloth) - that is, tweed is not necessarily made from wool. From this site: "Tweed is not a pattern, and nor is it a material. It's ultimately best seen as a type of yarn, produced by dying raw wool (or other fibres) after washing, but before it is spun. So tweed fabric is termed fibre-dyed."
However, as the same site says, for Harris Tweed it is stipulated by law that Scottish wool must be used. But apparently there are other tweeds (such as silk tweed) that are not based on wool.
So it seems that your brown jacket on the left, although it has a windowpane pattern, doesn't have the necessary mix of colours and different dyed fibres to be considered tweed.
But there again...............

Oh and BTW, the brown jacket on the left looks really nice, tweed or not!

 

[LouisDavout]

Some winter tweed and cashmere. Mostly PRL

 

[DorianGreen]

Some winter tweed and cashmere. Mostly PRL

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Beautiful overcoat.

 

[jakehoffmann]

Some winter tweed and cashmere. Mostly PRL

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Nice collection. The rug they are lying on is very nice too

 

[comrade]

I have a serious question about tweed - namely, when is a wool jacket a tweed jacket, and what is the difference? These are the putative tweeds in my closet. The four on the right I know to be tweed, because they have a “Harris Tweed” label in them. But what about the brown windowpane jacket on the left? I found it in an online search of the Andover shop, and it was the only jacket in my size in the store. So I picked it up the next time I was driving by, less than a year ago.

All wool, but not as coarse as the Harris Tweeds. So is this properly called a ”tweed”, and if so, why?
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Is this it? If so, it is a tweed:

Highland Brown Herringbone Tweed with Sky Blue Windowpane Sport Coat

Embrace timeless elegance with this Highland Brown Herringbone Tweed sport coat, inspired by the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands. Featuring a striking Sky-Blue Windowpane pattern, this coat combines classic herringbone texture with a beautiful pop of color. The 2-button front...

www.theandovershop.com

 

[DorianGreen]

I just received this lovely sport coat by Orazio Luciano in a gorgeous tweed from Fox Brothers.

 

[thelonius]

I just received this lovely sport coat by Orazio Luciano in a gorgeous tweed from Fox Brothers.

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Very nice jacket, but is it tweed?

 

[comrade]

Don't think so. Fabric looks very smooth.

 

[comrade]

If you are ever in Edinburgh, visit Stewart Christie:

Islay Tweed

Islay is perhaps best known for its broad selection of distilleries. It is a little known fact that the second biggest export from the island is Tweed. Located in a brick build mill, using victorian looms, owner Gordon, produces some of the most interesting and rare tweed cloths available today...

stewartchristie.com

They are "hardcore". Their shop is mostly tweed, RTW, MTM
and Bespoke. Some of the bespoke garments in various
stages of production, made me want to emigrate to Scotland
and play " Laird".

 

[Frog in Suit]

If you are ever in Edinburgh, visit Stewart Christie:

Islay Tweed

Islay is perhaps best known for its broad selection of distilleries. It is a little known fact that the second biggest export from the island is Tweed. Located in a brick build mill, using victorian looms, owner Gordon, produces some of the most interesting and rare tweed cloths available today...

stewartchristie.com

They are "hardcore". Their shop is mostly tweed, RTW, MTM
and Bespoke. Some of the bespoke garments in various
stages of production, made me want to emigrate to Scotland
and play " Laird".

I went into their shop once (and bought a tie...). There was a wonderful smell of tweed / wool when I entered...