Huntsman & Heriot Watt University

In January of this year, Huntsman Head Cutter & Creative Director Campbell Carey returned to his roots.

Huntsman partnered with Heriot-Watt University and Huddersfield Fine Worsteds in a tweed design project that saw Campbell return to the college of which he was a student some 25 years ago.

Third Year students studying for a Design for Textiles degree were tasked with creating an original cloth collection. The winning design will be produced in a full 60-metre length, from which Huntsman will create the winner a bespoke garment.

Now we’re very excited to announce the winning student. Lois Cowie, 22, from Buckie in Morayshire in the north-east of Scotland, found inspiration from the sandstone tenements of Glasgow. Before weaving samples of cloth on the school’s looms, she built the design virtually using computer modelling software for weavers that was invented in the Borders.

“What’s particularly remarkable is that the students have really only had two years to learn and get up to speed with weaving, which isn’t easy, as it’s a very time-consuming process. But we could really see the hard work and passion of the students coming through.” 

- Campbell Carey

You can read more about Lois and her design here.

Introducing The Coronation Tweed

This year, the legendary Huntsman Tweed Competition returned for 2023 with royal objective.

To commemorate the coronation of King Charles III, Huntsman invited you to design a tweed fit for royalty, in a competition to find Huntsman's official Coronation Tweed.

Applicants could download one of Huntsman's exclusive templates, unleash their creativity, and submit their masterpieces by tagging #huntsmantweed2023 on social media.

The winning entry will be transformed into a full bolt of cloth, from which the winner will receive their own bespoke experience, and the tweed will be available by commission, to Huntsman clients.

We had designs flooding in from around the world, and this year the competition was tougher than ever, but we're glad to announce our winner!

Ben Harries grabbed our judges' attention, with his careful, subtle use of colour. The resulting tweed looks deceptively simple, but when studied, you'll see more than five separate colours culminate to create this striking design.

Keep following us for more updates on the Coronation Tweed, as it goes from concept to creation, and check back in later in the year, when it is available for bespoke commission!