Dark ink-blue plain woven fabric with a fine textured crosshatch finish

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Ashley Wilde

Bronte Ink

Bronte Ink is a quietly textured plain in a deep, inky blue with a cool, subdued finish. The weave has a fine linen-like look that softens the colour and keeps it from reading flat.

deep ink blue plain none smart drapery

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About this fabric

This colourway reads as a dark blue with charcoal undertones, so it feels calm and grounded rather than bright or nautical. The visible weave gives the surface a subtle crosshatch texture, adding movement across the cloth without introducing a pattern, and the 0 repeat keeps the look clean and uninterrupted. At 140cm wide and 320gsm, this Ashley Wilde fabric has enough body for full-length window dressing while still hanging with a soft, tailored line. The composition of 68% recycled polyester and 32% polyester supports its drapes-only usage and gives the cloth a practical, substantial handle. Made in India, it is a smart choice when you want colour depth with a restrained, contemporary finish.

How to use it

Use Bronte Ink for floor-skimming curtains, Roman blinds or layered interlined drapes where the deep blue tone can frame a room without overpowering it. It pairs well with pale plaster, warm oak and brushed metal for a sharp, architectural contrast.

A moody ink-blue plain that gives curtains depth without feeling glossy.

Ashley Wilde Darwin Collection Fabric

Specification

Composition: 68% Recycled Polyester, 32% Polyester
Width: 140 cm
Suitable for: Drapes Only
Style: Plains
Weight: 320 gsm
Weight (per linear metre): 448 g/m
Country of origin: India

Specification as published by Ashley Wilde. 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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