Irish Lambswool Donegal Tweed Herringbone - Firecracker

Specifications:

Weight: Medium

GSM: 290

Composition: 100% Lambswool

Width: 162cm / 63.7inch

Pattern repeat: 2cm / 0.78inch

Colour:

Shades: A palette of flaming embers glows within this 100% Lambswool Donegal Tweed. Pillar Box red warp yarns form the base for alternating weft yarns of fire orange melange and deep wine red yarn flecked with Donegal neps of spark white, blue flame and pumpkin orange redolent of colourful fireworks exploding in the night sky. This explosive palette is seriously rich and warming, the perfect antidote to the grey days of winter.

Design: Look closely, and a classic herringbone weave can be perceived within this Lambswool Donegal Tweed. The flecked nature of the Donegal yarns sitting against the red melange yarns of the weft creates an obscured effect to the weave.

Overall: A rich and warming treat, a fusion of natural lambswool and an explosion of colour, all woven together in a classic herringbone weave, producing this naturally warming wool fabric with glowing ember at its heart. This fabric is ideal for injecting a fiery glow into your wardrobe and home.

Properties:

Texture: 100% new wool composition allows for a soft texture.Lightly brushed and felted finish for a cosy yet traditional wool feel.

Handle:This Donegal tweed is stable and hard-wearing, with gentle natural bias ease, the lightly felted finish makes the fabric less prone to fraying.

Drape:This cosy medium-weight Donegal tweed drapes reassuringly when used at length, and is malleable and cosy.

Garment Suggestions:

Types: Herringbone Tweeds are always a firm favourite for country outerwear and will work beautifully for jackets, overcoats and pea coats. Alternatively, go for something less formal and try poncho, wrap and cape styles.

A matching waistcoat and skirt will become priceless additions to your wardrobe. Great to throw on with your favouriteroll-neck top or Liberty shirt (or even a crisp, clean Italian poplin), withchunky tights and winter boots.

Patterns: Our favourites are the Amelia Skirt, Jemima Waistcoat, Kusama Jacket, Kyoto Jacketor the Lyon Jacket.

Other Uses:

Accessories: Complete the ensemble with your own bespoke, matching accessories! Hats, caps, ear warmers, scarves and bags are just a few ideas.

Furnishings: Interior projects around the home will be an indulgent touch and stunning additional pops of colour where needed. Use for comforting throws and cushions – an eye-catching, vivid and modern twist to a traditional combination.

Upcycling:Don’t waste any of your scraps, use them in patchwork, ragrugging or for appliquing scenes.