Cool grey marl fabric with large pale windowpane checks and tactile woven texture

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Andrew Martin

Wales Marl Fabric

Name: Wales Marl Fabric
Brand: Andrew Martin

Misc Fabric

Wales Marl is shown here as a cool, softly mottled grey textile crossed by pale, oversized windowpane lines. Its close woven surface gives the check a quiet, tactile depth rather than a sharp graphic contrast.

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About this fabric

The ground blends light and mid-grey fibres into a subdued marl effect, while the pale grid lines create a clear large-scale check across the cloth. The restrained contrast keeps the pattern composed and tailored, with the grey tone reading cool rather than warm. A softly flecked woven texture is visible throughout the swatch, adding depth without introducing a strong colour accent. No composition, width, rub test or performance feature has been supplied for this exact fabric, so suitability should be confirmed against the intended application.

How to use it

Pair this cool marl grey with chalky whites, charcoal and pale timber for a calm, architectural scheme. The oversized windowpane check would give a sofa, armchair or structured blind a quietly tailored finish.

Use the cool marl grey ground to bring a calm, tailored feel to upholstery or softly structured window treatments.

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