Talk:Tweed (cloth)
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The first paragraph here is taken in its entirity from The Columbia Encyclopedia. I will have a go at rewriting it and expanding it a little.
[edit] Error in text
The final comment suggests that George V was the father of Edward the VII. This is incorrect. George V was the son. Perhaps it is supposed to refer to Edward VIII?—The preceding unsigned comment was added by Ninja67 (talk • contribs) 15:24, 19 January 2007 (UTC).
[edit] Wool?
The first statement reads, "Tweed is a rough, unfinished woolen fabric", but can't it also be of other fibers? Or is 'Silk Tweed' a modern bastardization? And what does "unfinished" mean? --Renice 20:41, 10 April 2007 (UTC)
- This needs a lot of work. I've tagged it for the textile arts project. - PKM 16:29, 20 May 2007 (UTC)
- Oh, and "unfinished" means the fabric is not washed and processed after weaving, which used to be true, but isn't anymore; even modern Harris Tweed is finished, which softens and slightly felts the traditionally rough fabric. - PKM 03:48, 21 May 2007 (UTC)
[edit] now this is weird!
I think you should add the fact that in th olden days harris tweed makers used urine to clean the wool. disgusting-i know-but true —Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.43.102.200 (talk) 17:47, 10 October 2007 (UTC)
