Texmateria
Tweed
A coarse woven fabric with mixed yarn colors and dry woolly texture. It has visible interlaced threads, flecks, fuzzy edges, and a rugged rather than smooth surface.
Common names
- heathered weave
- coarse woven fabric
- herringbone tweed
- checked tweed
Search phrases
- coarse gray chair fabric
- heathered sofa textile
- classic tweed upholstery
- mixed color woven fabric
Common uses
- Lounge chairs
- Sofas
- Cushions
- Wall panels
- Classic interiors
- Mid-century furniture
Choosing points
- Best for chairs, sofas, and tailored interiors where mixed yarn gives depth and warmth.
- Mixed yarn colors hide lint and everyday dirt well.
- Coarse yarns can snag on sharp objects.
- Herringbone or check patterns need scale that matches the furniture.
How it ages
- Good upholstery tweed can be durable, but loose decorative tweed may fray, pill, or snag at seams and corners.
What to avoid
- Do not use tweed where snagging, lint, or difficult stain removal would be a problem.
