Close-up of cool dove-grey fabric with a soft, subtly mottled woven texture

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Clarke & Clarke

Alvar Dove

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Alvar Dove presents a quiet dove-grey surface with a cool, softly misted tone. Its close, understated texture gives the plain colour gentle depth without introducing a visible motif.

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About this fabric

The 300gsm fabric has a subtly grainy surface that catches the light unevenly, creating delicate shifts across the cool grey rather than a flat, hard colour. With no visible pattern and a 0cm vertical and horizontal repeat, it is particularly easy to place across broad upholstered or window-treatment areas. The 144cm usable width offers practical coverage, while the 35m standard length suits larger schemes. No performance features are noted for this fabric.

How to use it

Pair Alvar Dove with chalky whites, pale timber and brushed metal for a cool, restrained interior, or warm it with oatmeal and muted taupe accents. Its softly textured grey works equally well on a relaxed sofa, headboard or full-length curtain.

Use this cool dove grey as a calm, textured neutral for upholstery, curtains or layered soft furnishings.

Clarke & Clarke Alvar 2 Fabric

Specification

Usable width: 144 cm
Standard length: 35 m
Vertical repeat: 0 cm
Horizontal repeat: 0 cm
Weight: 300 gsm

Specification as published by Clarke & Clarke. 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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