Dark olive-green textile with subtle mottling and a softly textured matte surface

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Art of the Loom

Alpha Sherwood

Name: Alpha Sherwood
Brand: Art of the Loom
SKU: ALPHACOL24FRSR

Alpha FabricALPHACOL24FRSR

Alpha Sherwood is a deep olive-green textile with a subdued, softly mottled surface. Its dark, earthy tone shifts gently across the swatch, creating depth without a visible motif.

deep olive green plain none relaxed upholstery

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About this fabric

The colour sits between olive green and muted brown, giving the fabric a grounded, woodland character rather than a bright or saturated green appearance. Fine tonal variation is visible across the surface, with darker and lighter areas blending into an understated cloudy effect. The texture reads as soft and matte, allowing the shade to remain calm while still avoiding a completely flat plain. As no composition, width or rub-test specification was supplied, suitability here is judged from the visibly substantial, opaque handle of the swatch.

How to use it

Use this deep olive colour on a sofa, armchair or dining seat where its earthy depth can anchor warm timber, aged leather and softly toned neutrals. Pair it with rust, ochre or chalky cream for contrast, or layer it with darker olive shades for a quiet, enveloping scheme.

A deep olive plain with subtle tonal variation, ideal for grounding upholstered pieces without introducing a strong pattern.

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