Cool aluminium-grey plain textile with an even, subtly mottled smooth surface

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Kirkby Design

Smooth Aluminium

Name: Smooth Aluminium
Brand: Kirkby Design

Smooth Aluminium presents a calm, cool grey with the quiet depth of brushed metal. Its face appears almost plain at a glance, while a fine tonal grain keeps the surface from looking completely flat.

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About this fabric

This swatch is an even aluminium grey, with a slightly softened cast rather than a blue or charcoal-heavy tone. Close up, the surface shows restrained fine texture and gentle tonal variation, with no visible motif or repeat. It is catalogued as a fabric from Kirkby Design’s Smooth Iii collection; no composition, width, rub test or performance features are supplied for this colourway.

How to use it

Use the cool aluminium grey to bring a composed, contemporary note to a sofa, occasional chair or simple curtain. It pairs naturally with pale woods, white walls and darker graphite accents, which emphasise its subtle surface depth.

A cool, understated grey with a smooth surface that suits both tailored upholstery and clean-lined window treatments.

Kirkby Design Smooth Iii Fabric

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