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Estate tweeds are defined by their weight. The materials need to be heavyweight and provide protection from the elements. Estate owners will commonly create a design exclusive to them, resulting in many patterns using earthy tones to reflect the natural hues found in the Scottish landscape. The mills we work closely with include Marton Mills, Abraham Moon, Johnstons of Elgin, Mallalieus of Delph, Robert Noble, McGee of Donegal, Lovat Mills and more. All of these mills do an exceptional job in producing different quantities and designs. We work passionately to ensure the tweeds we select for our catalogue are exclusive to us in full or by the colour available. Herringbone has an iconic triangular pattern with varying tones. This pattern is more common in tweed than it is in any other fabric.

It’s only “natural” that natural fibers cost more. Petroleum is cheap and plentiful, and wool and cotton are hard to harvest. At the same time, oil won’t be cheap forever, and sheep will always have a place on Earth’s fertile plains. Subsequently, it became the fashion among estate owners to commission their own special estate tweeds which would be used to make the staff uniforms for those who worked on their properties. This association caused the fabric to rise in popularity among wealthier members of society, particularly the nobility. Indulge in the allure of classic country fashion, meticulously curated to satisfy even the most discerning tastes. Our selection boasts a harmonious blend of sophistication and rugged charm, ensuring that you exude an air of effortless style wherever your adventures take you. These attributes make tweed very durable and insulative, which is why this fabric became so popular in winter clothing and outerwear. Some would argue that sheep degrade land and harm ecosystems. In all fairness, however, it’s not the sheep doing it—it’s the humans raising them. Sheep aren’t inherently bad for land, they just need to be moved around from time to time to make sure they don’t erode soil or cause any other environmental harm.Later in the century, advances in the production of tweed meant that it became more affordable and attainable for those who weren’t nobility or farmers. Its durable and water-resistant properties meant that it was used to make hunting and fishing attire, and the natural hues of the fibres were beneficial for providing camouflage in countryside areas. A traditional twill style makes up the base of this tweed. Marled yarns are woven together in a way that creates a chevron-like pattern that makes up the base of the cloth. Though this is not always the case, it is true for a large number of designs.

THE COLLECTION RANGES FROM CHUNKY CABLES TO FINER PLAIN KNITS, ALL DESIGNED FOR EFFECTIVE PROTECTION AGAINST THE COLD Walker Slater has grown gently from its roots in the Highlands, where it was established with a mission to provide remote communities with durable and versatile clothing to combat the harsh elements. From there the brand moved south, opening shops in Edinburgh, Glasgow and London and began to offer ready to wear tailoring in a range of contemporary and elegant styles, each carefully designed by our in-house design team. With colour palettes inspired by the rugged charm of the Scottish landscape, from its age-old towns and cities to earthy landscapes, we offer garments for any occasion and for any style.

How is tweed fabric made?

A highly popular version of tweed, this traditional design comes in three sizes distinguishable by their scale.