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F.A.Z. Quarterly
Issue 01.2021
Harris tweed is rough and thick and is woven on a cold island on old machines. Suddenly it is once again one of the most sought-after fabrics in the world
Harris tweed is the only handmade fabric sold in commercial quantities
The yarn must be spun on Lewis and Harris, the tweed must be woven by local weavers, in their private homes - and also finished here
The fashion industry is one of the biggest polluters in the world. There is no major manufacturer that produces in a truly sustainable way, and hardly any protected terms in the industry, neither "organic" or "eco" has to be sustainable in any way, nor does "Egyptian cotton" have to be from Egypt. That's why Harris tweed is unique in the world. The term is protected, with strict specifications for sourcing, production, distribution
Nike became interested in the fabric in 2003 and ordered 20,000 meters for a sneaker
F.A.Z. Quarterly
Issue 1/2021