Donegal Tweed Fabric

What is Donegal Tweed?

• Made from the thick and warm fleece of sheep.
• This fabric is woven from woolen spun yarns.
• It is primarily donegal handwoven tweed  fabric.
• This fabric is wrinkle-resistant and is of robust material.
• It is used in making caps, suits, vests, and many more.
• They are available in different patterns, for instance in checks and herringbone. 

History

• This fabric started to appear around the end of the 18th century.
•  It was mainly done by part time weavers, who were also farmers and fishermen.  
•  Its name originated from Donegal, Ireland.

What makes it stand out?

Durability	This fabric is highly durable and with that provides warmth
Texture	Plain weave with uneven slub yarns

 

Application & Usage

Accessories	Scarves, hats, plain tweed caps, beret, kepis, and other
Clothing	Donegal tweed jackets, coats, waistcoats, and many more

Care Instructions

• It is easy to machine wash.
• Keep the iron on slightly cool and then it won’t harm the fabric. 
• Steam can be done only when required. 
• Keep it in a dry place as moisture can damage the fabric.

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