.....I spoke of herringbone. Due to the irrevocable (but ever correctable) marvel of the net, I provide, unnecessarily, perhaps, this:
(particularly of interest to me as I am part Scot. The label on the vest says Made in England. So?)
Tweed (cloth)
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Harris Tweed woven in a herringbone twill pattern, mid-20th century
Tweed is a rough, unfinished woolen fabric, of a soft, open, flexible texture resembling cheviot or homespun, but more closely woven. It is made in either plain or twill weave and may have a check or herringbone pattern. Subdued, interesting color effects (heather mixtures) are obtained by twisting together differently colored woolen strands into a two- or three-ply yarn.
Tweeds are desirable for informal outerwear, being moisture-resistant and very durable. Once worn in, tweeds are commonly used during pheasant shooting in the United Kingdom. "Lovat" is the name given to the green used in traditional Scottish tweed.
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