Close-up of a woven pale tomato red fabric with a fine speckled texture

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Colefax and Fowler

Marldon Pale Tomato

Name: Marldon Pale Tomato
Brand: Colefax and Fowler
SKU: F3701-09

Albeck FabricF3701-09

Marldon Pale Tomato has a small-scale woven look with a softly speckled surface and an earthy red tone. The colour reads as a muted tomato shade, warmed by beige and linen notes rather than a bright, clean red.

soft pale tomato plain none relaxed both

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See this fabric on Colefax and Fowler's own site, then order it through us.

About this fabric

This colourway shows a fine, even weave with a lightly textured surface that gives the plain cloth subtle movement rather than a flat finish. Pale Tomato is a warm terracotta-red, softened by the blend of 57% viscose, 21% cotton, 12% linen and 10% polyester, so it feels less saturated than a true tomato red and more mellow in daylight. With no repeat and a width of approximately 145cm, it is easy to pattern-match and practical for larger upholstery runs or simple curtains. The overall effect is earthy and quietly confident, with the weave catching the light to reveal tiny flecks of warmer and cooler thread.

How to use it

Use it to bring warmth to pale plaster, oak or painted timber, where the soft red-brown tone will read inviting rather than bold. It works especially well on tailored upholstery, roman blinds or cushion covers when you want colour without a busy pattern.

A warm, understated red that works beautifully on both upholstered pieces and relaxed curtains.

Colefax and Fowler Albeck Fabric

Specification

Care code: Q 8 < T 3
Composition: 57% Viscose, 21% Cotton, 12% Linen, 10% Polyester
Fire code: √CH
Pattern repeat: V 0cm / H 0cm approx
Width: 145cm approx

Specification as published by Colefax and Fowler. 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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