JOHN Hanley tweed
What is John Hanley Tweed?
John Hanly is one of Ireland's oldest weaving mills. It was founded by Denis Hanly and his son in an area called Ballyartella, on the banks of the River Nenagh in County Tipperary.
Farmers from the surrounding countryside brought the Hanlys their sheep's wool, which was then spun, woven, and washed in the soft waters of the river. In 1952, a fire destroyed four of the factory's six floors. Afterward, the Hanlys decided to concentrate exclusively on weaving fabrics.
Today, Brian Hanly, the fourth generation of the family, runs the mill and produces tweed inspired by the beautiful landscape of southern County Munster. In the far south, between Kildare and Killarney, this landscape is shaped by the Gulf Stream and features almost tropical vegetation.
Further north you will find the endless beaches of Dingle Bay and the river and lake landscape along the Shannon and its estuary near Limerick.
John Hanly uses only natural fibers. Wool and cashmere are sourced exclusively from sustainably produced suppliers. As was the case more than a hundred years ago, the water from the Nenagh River powers the turbine, which thus sustainably supplies the factory's entire electricity.
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