Ebony-black textile with densely pebbled, low-contrast woven texture

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Clarke & Clarke

Castus Ebony

Castus Ebony is a deeply shaded black textile with a dense, pebbled surface that reveals subtle tonal variation across the cloth. Its low-contrast texture gives the colour depth without introducing a visible motif.

deep ebony black textured small smart upholstery

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Part of the range we hold from Clarke & Clarke.

About this fabric

This Clarke & Clarke fabric has a compact, tactile weave formed from tiny irregular pebble-like marks, creating a dark charcoal-to-ebony surface with a softly matt appearance. At 360 gsm and 140 cm wide, it has the substance suited to upholstered furniture. The pattern repeat measures 28 cm vertically and 35 cm horizontally, although the close tonal contrast keeps the design visually restrained. With 24 threads per centimetre, the surface reads as densely woven rather than open or loosely textured.

How to use it

Use Castus Ebony on a sofa, headboard or occasional chair where its near-black tone can anchor lighter timber, stone or warm metallic accents. The subtle woven texture will add depth to a dark scheme without competing with stronger patterns.

Use this deep ebony shade to give upholstered seating a quietly tailored, tactile finish.

Clarke & Clarke Aqueous Performance Fabric

Specification

Usable width: 140 cm
Standard length: 35 m
Vertical repeat: 28 cm
Horizontal repeat: 35 cm
Threads per cm: 24
Weight: 360 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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