A soft shaggy wool tweed fabric. Originally referred to only wool from the Shetland Islands in Scotland but now refers to any wool fabric with similar characteristics. May be woven or knit. Used for overcoats, sportcoats, sweaters.
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A soft shaggy wool tweed fabric. Originally referred to only wool from the Shetland Islands in Scotland but now refers to any wool fabric with similar characteristics. May be woven or knit. Used for overcoats, sportcoats, sweaters.
Additional definition by TGA Staff
Shetland
A wool yarn or fabric with a soft yet firm handle, plain dyed or in mixture shades.
Additional definition by TGA Staff
Shetland
A coarse wool from sheep raised in the Shetland Isles.
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