House Of Tweed Sustainability - SustainabilityTracker.com

House of Tweed is associated with Harris Tweed products and the wider Harris Tweed industry, which is presented as a long-standing, handwoven textile made from 100% British wool. The source material describes Harris Tweed as naturally renewable, biodegradable and recyclable, with durability and minimal laundering requirements. It also notes that the industry supports specialist weaving and textile production skills in remote rural communities and provides year-round employment. Additional sustainability content from related Tweed businesses highlights carbon management, local sourcing, and environmental stewardship, but only the Harris Tweed sustainability position is directly reflected here.

Made from British wool

Harris Tweed is made from 100% British wool, naturally renewable, biodegradable and recyclable. Wool is breathable, wind and waterproof and flame resistant, all without the need for additional finishes.

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Durable fabric for life

Harris Tweed is a high performance fabric: durable, requiring minimal laundering, and long lasting. And being made from wool, is fully biodegradable.

Supports rural employment

Produced only in the Outer Hebrides, Harris Tweed sustains specialist weaving and textile production skills throughout remote rural communities – generating sustainable employment opportunities through generations of islanders.

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Reduced carbon footprint

In 2024, the business took the first formal steps on its carbon management journey, working with Beyondly to measure the carbon footprint of the business and give a benchmark for future action.

Joined stewardship scheme

In 2023, the business joined the Countryside Stewardship Mid-Tier Scheme, put in place by DEFRA to improve local environments. The scheme is aimed at improving this environment for wildlife, insects, and pollinators, whilst also bettering water and air quality.

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