Dense russet-brown melton texture with charcoal and olive flecks

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Isle Mill

Montrose Melton Birch

Name: Montrose Melton Birch
Brand: Isle Mill

Montrose Melton Birch has a deep, earthy brown ground animated by fine russet, charcoal and muted olive flecks. Its close, softly brushed surface gives the colour a quietly weathered depth rather than a flat finish.

warm russet brown plain none relaxed upholstery

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About this fabric

The dense melton-like texture reads as a substantial furnishing cloth, with a softly felted appearance visible across the swatch. Warm brown and rust tones sit alongside darker charcoal and olive notes, creating a richly mottled birch colourway that changes subtly across the surface. No performance features are noted for this fabric, so its visual character is the clearest guide: tactile, grounded and understated. The all-over texture has no distinct repeat or motif, making it suitable where depth is wanted without a patterned upholstery design.

How to use it

Use this warm russet-brown colourway on a sofa, armchair or dining seat to introduce an earthy, enveloping note. Pair it with natural wood, aged leather, charcoal accents and softly muted greens to pick up the flecks in the weave.

A dense, earthy brown melton texture that brings warmth and tactile depth to upholstered seating.

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