Harris Tweed® Overcoats
The Hynes Harris Tweed Coat is a single-breasted overcoat constructed from Harris Tweed Authority-certified cloth, handwoven in the Outer Hebrides from 100% pure new wool. Two cloths: Brown Houndstooth and Charcoal Herringbone. The same cut, the same construction — the choice is in the pattern.
Harris Tweed is one of the most protected textiles in the world. It can only be produced in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland — on the islands of Lewis, Harris, Uist and Barra — and every yard must be handwoven by island weavers at their own homes. It is defined and protected by the Harris Tweed Act 1993, and certified by the Harris Tweed Authority (HTA), whose orb mark is stamped onto every authenticated length of cloth. No other tweed carries the same legal protection. No other cloth can be called Harris Tweed.
The Hynes Harris Tweed Coat
The Hynes Harris Tweed Overcoat is built on a classic single-breasted overcoat pattern: button-down fly front, angled front pockets, single back vent, and a clean, traditional collar. The construction is designed to let the cloth do the work. Harris Tweed has its own weight, texture, and character — slightly irregular, warm, and distinctly handwoven — and an overcoat that draws attention away from it wastes it. The Hynes doesn't. It's a coat built to last well beyond its first season, in a cloth that improves with wear.
Brown Houndstooth vs Charcoal Herringbone: Choosing Your Cloth
The two Hynes Harris Tweed cloths are different in tone and in use. The Brown Houndstooth is the warmer of the two — earthy, characterful, and rooted in the traditional palette most associated with Harris Tweed production. It pairs naturally with navy, camel, forest green, and chocolate brown, and wears well over both tailoring and weekend knitwear. The Charcoal Herringbone is cooler in tone and reads more formally — closer to the city-facing end of the Harris Tweed spectrum. It sits comfortably over a dark suit or with a charcoal roll-neck, and the herringbone pattern gives it texture and depth without the warmth of the houndstooth. If you wear one overcoat across the week, the Charcoal Herringbone is the more versatile choice. If you're looking for a Harris Tweed coat that reads as distinctly Harris Tweed, the Brown Houndstooth is the stronger statement.
What Makes Harris Tweed Different
The HTA orb mark is the only reliable way to identify certified Harris Tweed. It is stamped onto the cloth itself — not sewn in as a label, but applied to the fabric at inspection. When Gloverall uses HTA-certified Harris Tweed in the Hynes, that certification is a verifiable statement of origin. The cloth was handwoven in the Outer Hebrides, from 100% pure new wool, dyed and finished on the islands, under conditions that have remained essentially unchanged for over a century. It is not a tweed-pattern fabric. It is not Harris Tweed in name only. Every coat in this collection carries the orb mark.
Harris Tweed Coat vs Wool Overcoat: Which Is Right for You?
The Hynes Harris Tweed Coat and the Hynes Wool Overcoat share the same silhouette and name. The difference is entirely in the cloth. The wool overcoat — available in Navy — is a smoother, more urban-facing fabric that suits city dressing and works more quietly in formal contexts. The Harris Tweed coats are more textured, more characterful, and more rural in their associations — though both houndstooth and herringbone patterns are entirely at home in a city. The Harris Tweed coat is the better choice for those who want a coat with documented provenance and a cloth that cannot be produced anywhere else in the world. The wool overcoat is the better choice for those who want a cleaner silhouette for city and office wear.
Sizing and Layering
Harris Tweed is a heavier cloth than most commercial overcoat fabrics, which means the Hynes has genuine warmth in its own right. The coat is designed to be worn over a mid-layer — a roll-neck, a Submariner Jumper, or lightweight knitwear — and most people find their standard size comfortable for this. Those who regularly wear a heavy knit under an overcoat should consider sizing up by one. Full measurements are available on each product page.
