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Balmoral Ruby

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Balmoral Ruby is a richly coloured tartan check with a classic woolly look, showing deep ruby reds threaded with teal, gold and blue. The weave reads warm and substantial, with the check pattern giving it a traditional, cabin-like presence.

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About this fabric

This Porter & Stone fabric is 140cm wide and made from 78% polyester and 22% cotton, with a 32cm vertical repeat and 35.5cm horizontal repeat. The swatch shows a bold tartan structure in deep ruby red, softened by dusty teal, muted gold and inky blue crossings. Its surface has a dry, slightly brushed appearance rather than a glossy finish, which keeps the pattern looking grounded and tactile. The overall effect is warm, heritage-led and visually busy without feeling harsh, making the colourway especially strong for statement upholstery or relaxed drapery. Care instructions are BQV1<.

How to use it

Use this colourway where you want a room to feel cosy and traditional, especially with dark wood, leather or painted joinery. The ruby base works well with the cooler teal notes, so it can sit comfortably in scheme with navy, green or warm neutral accents.

A lively tartan check that brings warmth and character to classic or country-inspired rooms.

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Balmoral Ruby is a quiet cloth, so it carries a pattern beside it: one of these on the curtains and this on the chair. Mixed across the houses we hold, which is the part a single supplier's book cannot do.

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