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The Sustainability of Harris Tweed®: A Fabric Woven with Tradition and Care

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The Sustainability of Harris Tweed®: A Fabric Woven with Tradition and Care

Harris Tweed® is a luxurious and iconic fabric and has long been celebrated for its quality, durability, and timeless appeal. But beyond its aesthetic charm and cultural significance lies a story deeply rooted in sustainability and environmental responsibility, practices that make Harris Tweed® a shining example of eco-friendly craftsmanship. Harris Tweed® is woven from pure virgin wool. Although most of the wool comes from the Scottish mainland, in the early summer, the island communities join together to round up and shear the local sheep which are dotted throughout the Hebridean landscape.Traditional CraftsmanshipThe production of Harris Tweed® is a labour-intensive process that relies...

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