Royal blue and cream tartan fabric with fine red lines and diagonal twill texture

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Isle Mill

Torridon Royal

Name: Torridon Royal
Brand: Isle Mill

Torridon Royal brings a clear, tailored tartan to the Aboyne collection, with broad royal-blue and pale cream checks crossed by fine red lines. Its close-up surface shows a crisp diagonal twill weave that gives the colourway visible depth.

royal blue plaid textured large smart upholstery

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About this fabric

The dominant royal blue is rich and cool, set against softly pale cream blocks that brighten the plaid without making it feel stark. Narrow red overcheck lines add a precise accent through the larger checks, giving the pattern its distinctive Highland character. A clearly visible diagonal weave runs through the cloth, adding subtle texture beneath the flat geometry of the tartan. The structured appearance makes this colourway particularly well suited to upholstery where a defined, tailored finish is wanted.

How to use it

Pair Torridon Royal with warm timber, aged leather and quiet neutral walls to balance its cool blue ground. Use it on a statement armchair, dining seat or footstool where the large cream checks and red detailing can be read clearly.

Use the strong royal-blue and cream checks to bring tailored country character to chairs, benches and occasional upholstery.

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