---
type: "fabric"
name: "Donegal Tweed"
slug: "donegal-tweed"
fabric_family: "woven"
construction: "plain"
typical_fibers:
  - "Wool"
weight_gsm: "350–600 g/m²"
price_tier: 4
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/donegal-tweed"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:08:10.71694+00:00"
---

# Donegal Tweed

Donegal Tweed is a traditional Irish woven fabric known for its colorful speckled patterns and robust texture, primarily made from wool.

- **Fabric Family**: Woven
- **Construction**: Plain
- **Typical Fibers**: Wool
- **Weight**: 350–600 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 1.5–3 mm
- **Typical Width**: 150 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$$ (4 of 5)

## About Donegal Tweed

Donegal Tweed is a classic fabric characterized by its unique, colorful flecks and rich texture, typically woven from wool. The fabric is created using a plain weave construction, which provides durability and a slightly coarse hand. The speckled appearance is achieved through the use of various colored fibers, making each piece distinct. Donegal Tweed is renowned for its warmth, breathability, and moisture-wicking properties, making it suitable for outerwear, jackets, and caps.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 40
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 30

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 0%
- **Weft Stretch**: 0%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 100 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 0
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.1
- **UPF Rating**: 30

## Appearance & Hand

- **Luster**: Semi Matte
- **Opacity**: Opaque
- **Surface Texture**: textured
- **Hand & Drape**: Balanced

## Performance Features

- Moisture Wicking
- Wrinkle Resistance

## Common Finishes

- Brushed
- Napped

## Common Applications

- Jackets
- Coats
- Caps
- Suits
- Accessories

## Common Uses in Detail

### Jackets & Suits

Its dense [Wool](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/wool) construction and speckled texture make it a natural choice for tailored jackets and suits. The fabric's durability and insulating properties keep wearers warm, while its distinctive flecked character lends a timeless, sophisticated aesthetic to structured outerwear.

### Caps & Accessories

Flat caps, scarves, and bags crafted from this rugged material gain both charm and longevity from its tight weave and colorful slubs. The fabric's sturdiness resists daily wear, while its traditional Irish character makes every accessory a statement piece.

## Care Instructions

Hand wash or machine wash on a gentle cycle at low temperatures. Avoid bleach and tumble drying. Iron on a low setting.

- 30°C Wash
- Do Not Bleach
- Iron At Low Temperature
- Dry Clean

## Additional Information

Donegal Tweed is often associated with traditional Irish craftsmanship and is celebrated for its unique aesthetic and warmth. It is a popular choice for both fashion and functional outerwear.

- **Regional Names**: Tweed, Irish Tweed
- **Sourcing Regions**: Ireland, United Kingdom
- **Testing Standards**: Martindale/Rub count, Pilling, Colorfastness to wash/light, Seam slippage, Tear strength

## Fibers in This Fabric

- [Wool](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/wool.md)

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