What is Donegal tweed wool?

What is Donegal tweed wool?

Donegal Tweed is a generic term for loose Irish tweed of speckled appearance. Famous for its warmth and durability, its name is taken from the county of Donegal in Ireland. Woven from woollen spun yarns, it is characterised by its plain weave structure composed of uneven slub yarns contrasting with the ground colour.

Are Aran sweaters itchy?

Are Aran Sweaters Itchy? If you are wondering whether your Aran Sweater will itch, you can rest assured that a real Aran Sweater, made from the highest quality merino wool, will not be itchy against your skin.

Are Irish wool sweaters itchy?

We are delighted to confidently state that our 100% Merino Wool Aran Sweaters are NOT itchy! Typically Aran Sweaters are assumed to be itchy by most due to their rugged appearance and the fact that they are made from wool.

Is Donegal wool warm?

Since they are made using sheep fur, Donegal tweed suits are warm. They are just as warm if not warmer than standard wool suits. Donegal tweed, in fact, is essentially a type of wool. With its woolen construction, Donegal tweed is a warm fabric that’s ideal for the otherwise cold winter season.

Is Donegal wool soft?

Soft Donegal is a fantastically soft worsted weight tweed made from 100% merino wool. It comes in a beautiful range of speckled colourways which are easy to combine together to create beautiful pieces of stranded knitting. This yarn is woollen spun and so very lofty and warm.

Are Irish clan sweaters real?

Whatever the marketing message, Irish wool sweaters are beautiful and distinctive. The idea that Aran sweaters (also known as Irish wool sweaters) contain special stitches to identify the wearer’s family or clan is pure fiction.

What makes Irish wool special?

1. Irish Wool – This is wool that is taken from an Irish sheep. It can be corse and some find this type of wool in their Aran sweater itchy to wear. Aran Sweaters were knitted using unscoured wool that kept its natural oils which made the sweaters water-resistant and meant they remained wearable even in wet weather.