Caldonaire

First woven in 1911, this collection was named in homage to the Calder, Don and Aire rivers – the lifeblood of Yorkshire’s industrial development and clothmaking prowess. Dyed, blended, spun, woven and finished within 20 miles of Huddersfield using 100% Shetland wool, the inimitable quality of the region’s soft water is clear in the delicate handle and lustrous finish of the cloth.

Relaunched in 2018 with the addition of eight new patterns, the Caldonaire collection presents a rich selection of lighter-weight tweeds, perfect for tailoring overcoats, outerwear and other casual garments. Providing warmth without extra weight and with a distinctive herringbone weave, this is an iconic Yorkshire tweed that has truly stood the test of time.

Sporting Tweed

Originally launched in the mid-1960s, this collection was a response to the ever-increasing demand for sports jackets amongst the British professional classes, whose weekend attire typically comprised a tattersall checked shirt, a tweed jacket, a pair of cavalry twill or corduroy trousers and always a tie. Sporting Tweed therefore started out as a thorn-proof keepers’ cloth, crafted from 100% British wool – with a lightly water-resistant finish as a result of its rich lanolin content – and robustly woven to last a lifetime.

Revitalised in 2018 with the introduction of 19 new designs, the range remains rooted in Yorkshire – using specially commissioned yarn spun by Lightowlers of Meltham, the melange of colours is carefully composed to evoke the forest greens, moorland browns and soft warm hues of the surrounding landscapes. With an array of inspiring designs in check, overcheck, herringbone and windowpane weaves, this cloth is ideal for crafting durable, characterful outerwear.