Woven in the heart of Yorkshire, this exceptional tweed celebrates everything that makes true British cloth so special. Crafted from pure wool by master weavers, it carries that unmistakable woollen handle, warm, sturdy, and full of character, born from generations of textile skill.
Each design is thoughtfully created, blending subtle tones and traditional weaving techniques to produce a cloth with real depth and authenticity. Whether the pattern is bold or understated, classic or contemporary, every Yorkshire Tweed tells its own story, of windswept moors, time-honoured craftsmanship, and cloth built to last.
Weight: Medium
GSM: 293
Composition: 100% Wool
Width: 152cm / 59.8inch
Length pattern repeat: 12.6cm / 4.9inch
Width pattern repeat: 18.5cm / 7.3inch
Shades: This classic Yorkshire Wool Tweed Plaid is woven in a thoughtfully layered palette of nature-inspired moorland hues. Loden green and warmer moss melange form an organic, softly varied base, infused with golden, sun-touched tones, while a hint of heather purple adds a distinctive Yorkshire character. A confident overplaid of bracken rust, fox red and mist grey is lifted with vivid flashes of kingfisher blue, creating depth, movement and contrast. The result is a beautifully balanced palette that feels authentic, timeless and quietly contemporary.
Design: A twill-woven plaid where each intersection of colour creates beautifully subtle nuances. The layered hues work in harmony, producing depth and movement across the surface, a visually engaging pattern that remains classic yet characterful.
Overall: A confident wool plaid of bracken rust, fox red, mist grey marl and flashes of kingfisher blue adds rhythm, movement, and contrast, creating a fabric that feels both timeless and contemporary, an authentic expression of heritage craftsmanship shaped by the Yorkshire moorland environment.
Texture:Rustic yet refined, producing a slightly soft but structured feel, ideal for tactile appreciation.
Handle:A super malleable and stable hand with structure in the length and width, and a generous bias ease.
Drape:Together, these properties create a fabulous all-rounder fabric that boasts a drape you can trust to form pretty gathers, crisp pleats, frills, flounces, and ruffles.
Types:Perfect for fashioning classic outerwear and hard-wearing separates. Start with simple, stylish waistcoats, pencil skirts or A-line skirts. Add a complementary lining for garments that will soon become perennial favourites. Tried and tested, these medium-weight materials have a variety of stylish and practical uses, from clothing and accessories to home furnishings and beyond.
Patterns:Consider patterns such as theCordelia Trousers,theJemima Waistcoat,theAmelia Skirt, theIlford Jacket,theKyoto Jacket,theLyon Jacket,The Blazer,The Coat,Verona JacketandThe Frame Bag.
Accessories:Complete your outfits with matching accessories, including hats, caps, neck warmers, mittens, and wrist warmers.
Furnishings:Use this hard-wearing, yet soft classic wool to create a range of coordinating soft furnishings such as curtains, blinds, throws, blankets and cushions for truly harmonious styling in the home.
Upcycling:Don't let your scraps go to waste, use them for appliqud cushions, bags, door stops, and draught excluders.
