Harris Tweed Tartans

[Nick Fiddes]

I think you're right figheadair. I've discussed this with a few people recently. And basically the consensus seems to be that the significant difference is that tartans are mostly (now) woven from dyed yarns, whereas tweeds (including tartan tweeds) are made from yarns whose colours are achieved by blending dyed fleece. History is important and interesting. But that seems to fairly describe how it's understood now.

[HeathBar]

The forum members that had gathered at Glasgow, Ky were discussing this and wondering how it was coming along. Then today I was thinking about it on the way home, instead of having material woven for a kilt, how about tweed tartan for jackets. The MacPhersons have something similar to this. I don't know if it is Harris Tweed or not. But could it be woven in a smaller sett in either darker or lighter shades than the tartan would be normally? Any thoughts? Anyone?