Harris Tweed controversies

[Nick the DSM]

Does this mean, the quality of material is dropping, too? This is the brand that can be purchased in store nearby my home.

i'm sure that if you find a handweaver it could be great material.

[Ian.MacAllan]

Does this mean, the quality of material is dropping, too? . . .

I don't see a great change in quality but the weight of the Harris tweed sold in the past ten years is only about 1/3 of that sold in the 1950's. I rather doubt that a contemporary suit would last more than 60 years as the one I bought in 1952 has.

Part of the reason for this, of course, is that few people now-a-days desire such longevity in their clothing.

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