Dark slate blue-grey upholstery textile with subtle vertical striations and flecked texture

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Kirkby Design

Faze Lead

Name: Faze Lead
Brand: Kirkby Design

Faze Fabric

Faze Lead is a deep slate blue-grey textile with a softly mottled surface and barely-there vertical striations. Its cool, atmospheric tone gives the plain weave added depth without introducing a visible pattern.

deep slate blue-grey textured none smart upholstery

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About this fabric

The swatch combines charcoal-grey depth with a restrained blue cast, creating a cool slate effect that changes subtly across the surface. Fine vertical tonal lines run through the cloth, while the lightly flecked weave prevents the colour from appearing flat or harsh. This is a visually substantial textile suited to upholstery, particularly where a quiet, tailored finish is preferred. The low-contrast surface texture keeps the design understated while giving close-up detail.

How to use it

Pair Faze Lead with pale stone, chalk or warm timber to soften its cool slate tone, or use it on a sofa or occasional chair against deeper charcoal accents for a layered scheme. Its vertical texture works especially well on clean-lined, tailored upholstery.

Use this deep slate blue-grey for tailored seating where its quiet vertical texture can add depth.

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