The CEO of Harris Tweed Authority has rejected calls from PETA to end the use of wool in its products and use hemp instead.

The Outer Hebrides, where Harris Tweed is made, is experiencing rising sea levels, increased flooding and coastal erosion ...

Animal rights charity PETA has called on the Authority to replace sheep’s wool with hemp in the production of the famous fabric.

The name "Harris Tweed" is protected by legislation, under The Harris Tweed Act of 1993, and only fabric produced in the Outer Hebrides, by hand, can bear the famous Orb label.

The CEO of Authority has rejected calls from PETA to end the use of wool in its products and use hemp instead.