18 July 1964: A judge says that for tweed to be genuine Harris Tweed,all production processes must capture status in the Western IslesCourt of session (Outer House)
Argyllshire Weavers LTD. And Others v. A. Macaulay (Tweeds) LTD.
Before Lord HunterThe name “Harris Tweed” can only be used to describe a hand-woven tweed wholly made, manufactured, or produced in the Outer Hebrides from 100 per cent pure Scottish virgin wool.
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Source: theguardian.com