Returning for 2024
Repurposed yarns, carefully curated colour palettes, limited lengths, and utterly unique
In addition to our recent announcement about new colourful Avoca Irish wool tweed en route to Fabworks, today we announce the much anticipated and beautifully bespoke Heart of Huddersfield collection for 2024. Get ready to fall in love with a new range of stunning fabrics, inspired by the rich textile heritage of West Yorkshire.
The theme for 2024 sings from the super sustainable hymn sheet, crafted with a commitment to eco-friendly manufacturing.
The Heart of Huddersfield collection has been a beloved staple for true tweed lovers since 2019, offering the finest, British-made wool tweed fabrics in timeless yet exclusive designs. The new collection for 2024 takes our range of colourful wools to cool new heights, delivering a beautiful combination of classic Yorkshire craftsmanship and sustainable practices with a soft palette. Whether you're a dressmaker, a home décor enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates quality textiles, this new collection is sure to inspire your creativity for cosy autumnal sewing projects.
Sustainability is more than just a buzzword at Fabworks—it’s a passion and a promise. As the textile industry aims for greener manufacturing, Fabworks is proud to be at the forefront of this revolution with its new Heart of Huddersfield 2024: The Eco Herringbone Yorkshire Tweed collection. Each fabric has been designed and crafted using as many eco-conscious processes as possible, from the sourcing of raw materials to adding the final finishing touches and even transportation methods taken into account. Partnering with local mills that prioritise renewable energy, low-impact finishing, and reduced waste, we have ensured that every metre of fabric in the new collection leaves the lightest footprint possible on our planet.
By investing in Heart of Huddersfield fabrics, you are not only embracing exquisite and exclusive wool fabrics, you are supporting a greener, more responsible future for textiles. This collection is a testament to the skill and care that goes into crafting sustainable fabrics without compromising on beauty or quality.
Fabworks’ roots are firmly grounded in the Heavy Woollen District of West Yorkshire, meaning that we have great access to all things woollen: both fibres & fabrics. Fabworks’ exclusive Heart of Huddersfield collection is aptly named after its place of manufacture, with Huddersfield being renowned for its long-standing textile tradition and rich history that stretches back centuries. Heart of Huddersfield embodies this legacy, drawing on the techniques and craftsmanship passed down through generations. These fabrics celebrate the skill of wool production in Yorkshire, whilst also incorporating modern innovations that meet today’s sustainability standards, as well as current trends and styles.
The mills that we collaborate with take pride in their Yorkshire roots and are some of the best in the world, preserving the craftsmanship of traditional wool textiles, whilst incorporating modern methods of manufacture, and fulfilling Fabworks eco-friendly requirements. It’s this combination of history and innovation that makes Heart of Huddersfield truly unique.
There are many aspects of fabric manufacture to consider when sustainability is at the forefront of the project. Throughout Fabworks’ 130 year history, sustainability has always been a central theme, and in 2024 we are even more committed to this aim. We therefore present a collection of sustainable and eco-friendly wool tweed fabrics.
About: This is a small and refined ensemble of 8 fabrics that together form this year’s Heart of Huddersfield collection. We have hand-picked a selection of colours that we know you like most, all sourced from available surplus wool yarns. Obviously, repurposing surplus yarns will limit the length of each roll of fabric, translating into completely bespoke wool fabrics that are impossible to recreate. This is Heart of Huddersfield.
Weaving: This collection has been woven by local mills (only 8 miles from Fabworks’ premises) that prioritise investment in renewable energy, with delivery of the finished fabric made by electric vehicles.
Finishing: Finishing is unavoidable in textile production and there are a number of processes that need to be applied, in order to turn raw woollen fabric into serviceable, soft, and smooth ready-to-wear tweed. We are happy that The Eco Herringbone Yorkshire Tweed for 2024 uses minimal chemical finishes and no additional dye, yet still produces a premium and beautifully bespoke cloth.
Digging For Gold
Fabworks Manager Leo after rummaging through boxes of deadstock yarns & hunting for HoH 2024 colours
Yarn Cones
Surplus yarns cones featuring tones that you may soon recognise in this year's collection
Ingredients List
A consolidation of available resources to create our colour combinations
So, what can you expect from this exciting new collection? Here’s a guide of what’s to come:
- Luxurious Textures: Expect a sumptuous selection of classic wool tweeds, woven to perfection using only pure wool yarn. Each fabric has been carefully crafted to balance texture and performance, offering not only a soft handle but also durable enough for everyday use
- Earth-Inspired Colour Palette: Drawing inspiration from the rugged beauty of the Yorkshire landscape, this collection features an array of nature-inspired tones. Think heathered purples, deep forest greens, sky blues, and wheat golds
- Endless Creative Possibilities: Heart of Huddersfield wool fabrics are designed to be as versatile as they are timeless. From garments to upholstery, offering incredible versatility for a wide range of projects. Let your imagination run wild! With properties that allow for sophisticated winter coats or refreshing your home with cosy woollen accessories and bespoke soft furnishings, this classic and contemporary collection has something for every maker, no matter your project
Behind every fabric in the Heart of Huddersfield collection is a story of attention to detail, care and craftsmanship. Each step of the production process is meticulously managed to ensure that these fabrics meet the highest standards, from selecting the finest wool yarns, to weave detailing, and specifying all finishing touches. We work closely with our local mills to maintain strict quality control and guarantee that each piece is worthy of carrying the Heart of Huddersfield name.
Fabworks’ dedication to eco-friendly fabrics means that we are also committed to reducing our carbon footprint. With the mills that we partner with using green energy, plus our commitment to repurposing surplus yarn, we proud to present The EHYT as our most sustainable collection ever. You can feel confident that every metre of Heart of Huddersfield wool fabric has been made with a conscious effort to respect the environment.
We hope that you’re excited to get your hands on these sumptuous new fabrics! The wait won’t be long, and we’ll soon be unveiling the full collection online and in-store. Be among the first to explore the new range, Friday 20th September.
Sign up to our newsletter now and you’ll receive an exclusive first-look at the collection, plus special launch offers. Whether you’re an avid Heart of Huddersfield collector or new to wool fabrics, you won’t want to miss out on this bespoke collection.
We love to see what the Fabworks community creates, and we’re sure this new collection will inspire many breathtaking projects! Follow us on social media, and don’t forget to share your creations using the hashtag #HeartofHuddersfield. We can’t wait to see what you’ll create with these gorgeous, eco-friendly wools.
So, mark your calendars and get ready to embrace the beauty, heritage, and sustainability of our new Heart of Huddersfield collection. Prepare to be inspired by the finest Yorkshire wool tweed, made exclusively for Fabworks with love and respect for the environment.
Until then, happy sewing!
Join us to explore and shop the new collection from Friday 20th September, where you’ll find a concise run-down of everything related to HoH 2024 and more.
