Harris Tweed U-turn
Posted: Thursday, 12 July 2007 |
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The multi-million pound order for Harris Tweed, initially declined by Mackenzie's Mills in Stornoway is now apparently back on again. Mill owner, Yorkshireman Brian Haggas, has declared that a reduction in patterns will not take place until the end of the year. The order will provide work until next March. It was also announced that the Shawbost mill, closed by Mr Haggas' predecessor Mr Murray, will be reopened to operate in competition with the Stornoway enterprise.
I think it's a very good idea to have a bit of local competition, as this is likely to prevent the wholesale ditching of the thousands of patterns. It would also appear that the German company had a contract, which they felt to be enforceable. It is for 75,000 yards of tweed, containing 20 patterns.
Posted on Arnish Lighthouse at 13:10
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Its great that the order is being honoured. Its a shame that the weavers are at the mercy of a Mr Haggas and his backward ideas. If they could work as a Co-operative and market their ideas/tweed successfully it would be better for the long term sustainability of tweed.
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