Deep merlot red plain woven fabric swatch with subtle textured surface

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Ashley Wilde

Lunar Merlot

Lunar Merlot is a plain fabric in a deep, wine-led red with a softly muted surface. The weave reads subtle and close, giving the colour a velvety depth without a heavy sheen.

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About this fabric

Woven in 54% polyester and 46% cotton, this Ashley Wilde fabric is specified for severe contract upholstery and drapes, and carries a 50,000 rub test. At 140cm wide, it is a practical plain for larger projects, while the 459gsm weight gives the cloth reassuring body and a stable hang. The swatch shows a rich merlot shade with plum-burgundy undertones, broken by fine weave texture that softens the finish. It feels warm and composed rather than bright, making the colour look deeper in shade and a little livelier where light catches the yarns.

How to use it

Use this merlot tone on a statement armchair, banquette or headboard to add depth without resorting to a print. It also makes a handsome curtain or blind fabric where the red-violet colour can glow against pale stone, taupe or dark timber.

A rich wine tone that works beautifully across tailored upholstery and elegant curtains.

Ashley Wilde Lunar Book Collection Fabric

Specification

Composition: 54% Polyester, 46% Cotton
Width: 140 cm
Rub test: 50,000 Severe Contract
Suitable for: Severe Contract Upholstery And Drapes
Style: Plains
Weight: 340 gsm
Weight (per linear metre): 459 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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