Harris Tweed has a history which dates back centuries, orignating from Harris in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. The cloth was orignally used for use at home, for warmth and protection in winter for centuries, but by the early 1900's the tweed had become valuable and a tweed making industry began in the Isle of Lewis. In 1905 a Trade Mark Act was passed for Harris Tweed, this same Trade Mark of the orb and Maltese Cross with Harris Tweed underneath is the same mark that is stamped on Harris Tweed today.

Harris Tweed must be made from 100% pure virgin wool, dyed, spun and finished in the Outer Hebrides and hand woven by weavers at their homes in Lewis and Harris.