Warm ochre-gold fabric with a softly mottled, matte plain surface

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Art of the Loom

Alpha Fools Gold

Name: Alpha Fools Gold
Brand: Art of the Loom
SKU: ALPHACOL17FR/SR

Alpha FabricALPHACOL17FR/SR

Alpha Fools Gold has a warm ochre-gold tone with a quietly mottled surface that gives the plain fabric subtle depth. Its matte appearance keeps the colour earthy rather than bright or metallic.

warm ochre gold plain none relaxed upholstery

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About this fabric

The surface is visually plain, but fine tonal variation moves across the ochre ground, creating a softly brushed, gently textured impression. Fools Gold reads as a deep amber-gold with muted brown warmth, rather than a clear or lemon yellow. The dense-looking surface makes it well suited to upholstery, particularly where a relaxed, timeworn colour is wanted. No composition, width, usage rating or rub-test information has been supplied for this fabric.

How to use it

Pair this warm ochre colourway with aged timber, tobacco leather and softened neutrals for an inviting, grounded scheme. On a chair or sofa, its muted gold tone can add warmth without the sheen of a more formal metallic fabric.

Use this warm ochre-gold upholstery to bring a softly aged, earthy glow to seating and occasional pieces.

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