Maubourg / Herringbone Shetland Tweed

The use of tweed became widespread at the end of the Victorian era in England for the practice of old sports (such as hunting) or new ones (such as cycling or golf). Good society appreciated tweed for its country spirit and rusticity, as opposed to the smoother, more formal fabrics used for city clothes. Tweed was strong, warm and durable because it was woven from very strong carded wools.

Many regions of northern Europe produced tweeds of various qualities: Harris tweed in the north of Scotland, Shetland tweed in the islands of the same name, Donegal tweed with speckled effects in Ireland, softer Saxony tweed in Germany, etc… Therefore, tweed is not a material (like wool or cotton) nor a way of weaving (like flannel or velvet). It is in fact a word that designates a rather rustic fabric (wool, wool & cashmere, why not lambswool) woven in canvas or herringbone, plain or checked.

At Scavini, we classify fabrics that fit this description as tweed. Tweed is a rustic and warm spirit for winter. A fabric with character that smells like walks in the woods and fishing parties. Very pleasant in the city too, as a complement to a Barbour.

Since their inception in 1837, bales of raw wool have arrived at their factory gate to begin the process of creating beautiful fabrics. Today, they are one of the last vertical woollen mills in Britain, which means they are one of the few companies that still carry out all processes on one site.

Created in 2017, with a crazy dream, to create their workshop and their brand entirely made in France. The craft industry offers us possibilities that the large-scale distribution does not have, and in particular the quality. Production is controlled from start to finish. This allows us to offer products of incomparable quality.

Dry cleaning is highly recommended for the wool product. However, it should not be done often: only once a year, or even less! A simple steam ironing at home or at the dry cleaner’s is enough in most cases to remove odors, bacteria and to give the jacket a good look.