---
type: "fabric"
name: "Harris Tweed"
slug: "harris-tweed"
fabric_family: "woven"
construction: "plain"
typical_fibers:
  - "Wool"
weight_gsm: "300–600 g/m²"
price_tier: 4
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/harris-tweed"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:13:42.093568+00:00"
---

# Harris Tweed

Harris Tweed is a traditional handwoven wool fabric known for its durability, warmth, and unique patterns, originating from the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.

- **Fabric Family**: Woven
- **Construction**: Plain
- **Typical Fibers**: Wool
- **Weight**: 300–600 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 1.5–3 mm
- **Typical Width**: 150 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$$ (4 of 5)

## About Harris Tweed

Harris Tweed is a premium woolen fabric, characterized by its plain weave construction, which provides a sturdy yet flexible textile suitable for a variety of applications. The fabric is made from 100% pure new wool, sourced from local sheep, and is renowned for its rich colors and intricate patterns, often inspired by the natural landscapes of the Hebrides. The handwoven nature of Harris Tweed, combined with its high-quality fibers, results in a fabric that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, offering warmth, breathability, and resistance to wear.

## 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)**: 0.15
- **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
- Anti Pilling

## Common Applications

- Jackets
- Coats
- Caps
- Bags
- Home Furnishings

## Common Uses in Detail

### Jackets & Coats

Its dense, tightly woven [Wool](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/wool) construction makes it ideal for tailored outerwear. The natural insulating properties of [Wool](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/wool) keep wearers warm in harsh climates, while its rugged durability ensures jackets and coats crafted from it age beautifully over decades.

### Home Furnishings

Its robust weave and rich, earthy patterns lend themselves naturally to upholstery, cushions, and throws. The thick [Wool](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/wool) resists wear and holds its shape well, adding a classic, textured aesthetic to furniture and interior décor in both traditional and contemporary homes.

## Care Instructions

Dry clean recommended. Can be hand washed in cool water with mild detergent. Avoid wringing or twisting.

- Washing Machine
- Ironing
- Do Not Bleach

## Additional Information

Harris Tweed is protected by the Harris Tweed Act of 1993, which ensures that only tweed handwoven in the Outer Hebrides can be labeled as Harris Tweed.

- **Regional Names**: Harris Tweed
- **Sourcing Regions**: Scotland
- **Testing Standards**: Martindale/Rub count, Pilling, Colorfastness to wash, Seam slippage, Tear strength

## Fibers in This Fabric

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

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