Close view of Whitewell Royal Navy’s dense, even blue woven texture

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Whitewell Royal Navy

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Whitewell Royal Navy is a deep, cool blue textile with a compact, finely textured weave. Its close-up surface shows subtle tonal variation rather than a printed motif, giving the colour visual depth.

deep woven royal blue plain none smart upholstery

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About this fabric

The even woven construction creates a softly granular surface, with tiny shifts between blue and darker navy visible across the swatch. The shade reads as a saturated but restrained royal navy, cooler and more textural than a flat solid blue. No performance features, composition, width or rub-test data are supplied for this fabric. The close, firm-looking weave makes it best suited to tailored upholstery applications.

How to use it

Use Whitewell Royal Navy on a sofa, armchair or dining chair where its cool depth can anchor paler walls, warm timber and brushed metal. Keep surrounding textiles quiet to let the fine woven texture provide the detail.

Use this deep, cool blue weave to bring quiet colour and tailored texture to upholstered seating.

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Specification

Composition: 65% Cotton 35% Linen
Vertical repeat: 0cm
Horizontal repeat: 0cm
Rub test (Martindale): 35,000 rubs
Fire document: Whitewell.pdf
Suitable end use: Curtains & General Domestic Upholstery
Width (cm): 140cm

Specification as published by Art of the Loom. We will confirm the current details with them before you order.

Made up by us

Every metre we order is cut, sewn and fitted in our own Heybridge workshop, with Simon over every stage. Reupholstery, bespoke pieces, curtains, blinds and headboards.

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