Fabric & Materials Guide
Discover the fibres, fabrics, weaves and finishes used across Livingston clothing, tailoring, footwear and accessories. This guide explains where materials come from, how they behave, where they are commonly used and how to choose between them.
Use the sections below to learn about a material, compare its practical qualities and then move directly to related Livingston products and collections. Stock changes throughout the year, so the linked examples show current and representative items rather than every product made from a particular material.
Browse by material family
- Natural animal fibres – wool, merino wool, lambswool, cashmere and silk.
- Natural plant fibres – cotton, organic cotton, linen and hemp.
- Leather and suede – footwear, belts, wallets and care.
- Plant-derived cellulose fibres – bamboo viscose, Tencel, lyocell and modal.
- Fabrics, weaves and finishes – tweed, Harris Tweed, flannel, moleskin, corduroy, denim, waxed cotton, jersey, herringbone and cavalry twill.
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Shop examples from the guide
- William Lockie knitwear and Johnstons of Elgin cashmere
- Magee tweed clothing and Livingston Moons Tweed Jacket
- Loake leather footwear and Pioneros belts
- Swole Panda bamboo clothing and socks
- Barbour waxed countrywear
- Seidensticker shirts, Olymp shirts and Eterna shirts
Related Livingston guides
For cloth selection in tailoring, visit the Livingston Cloth & Tailoring Guide. For country tailoring and individual cloth choices, see Made to Measure Suits Scotland.