Pale oyster-grey fabric with fine undulating contour lines in a tonal woven pattern

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Harlequin

Formation Oyster

Name: Formation Oyster
Brand: Harlequin
SKU: HAF0175-01

Formation Oyster has a pale oyster-grey ground traced with fine, irregular contour lines. The closely spaced undulations create a softly graphic surface while retaining a light, calm appearance.

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See this fabric on Harlequin's own site, then order it through us.

About this fabric

This woven fabric weighs 312gsm and has a 135cm usable width, giving it a versatile mid-weight suitable for upholstery or drapery. Its pattern repeats every 32cm vertically and 22cm horizontally, with the slender lines forming gently shifting, wave-like shapes across the cloth. In this Oyster colourway, the low-contrast grey lines sit softly against a warm off-white ground rather than creating a stark graphic effect. The supplied specification also records 27 threads per centimetre and a standard length of 30m.

How to use it

Use Formation Oyster on a tailored armchair, occasional chair or full-length curtain where its pale grey-oyster tone can bring subtle movement without darkening the room. Pair it with chalky whites, pale timber and brushed metal for a restrained contemporary scheme.

A quietly graphic oyster weave suited to tailored upholstery, curtains and relaxed modern schemes.

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Specification

Horizontal repeat: 22 cm
Standard length: 30 m
Threads per cm: 27
Usable width: 135 cm
Vertical repeat: 32 cm
Weight: 312 gsm

Specification as published by Harlequin. 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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