Cool aqua velvet with taupe chevron lines and a softly lustrous pile

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Harlequin

Perplex Aqua

Name: Perplex Aqua
Brand: Harlequin
SKU: HAF0416-09

Perplex Aqua combines a cool, misted aqua velvet ground with a fine repeating chevron lattice. Its soft pile catches the light gently, giving the blue-green shade subtle depth rather than a bright, saturated finish.

muted blue aqua geometric medium smart upholstery

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

About this fabric

This substantial 605gsm velvet has a softly lustrous surface, with warm taupe-grey geometric lines tracing tightly repeated angular chevrons across the aqua ground. The pattern measures 4.1cm vertically and 8.6cm horizontally, creating a neat, rhythmic scale that reads clearly without overwhelming the colour. With 71 threads per centimetre and a 131.5cm usable width, it is well suited to upholstery projects where the tactile pile and structured motif can be appreciated up close. The 35m standard length supports coordinated cutting across a larger scheme.

How to use it

Use Perplex Aqua on a modern armchair, headboard or occasional sofa where its cool blue-green tone can soften pale timber, warm grey and brushed metal. Repeat the taupe-grey linework through piping, cushions or a geometric rug for a composed layered look.

Use this cool blue-aqua velvet to bring quiet colour and graphic structure to contemporary upholstery.

Harlequin Reflect Velvets Velvet

Specification

Horizontal repeat: 8.6 cm
Standard length: 35 m
Threads per cm: 71
Usable width: 131.5 cm
Vertical repeat: 4.1 cm
Weight: 605 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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