Charcoal-grey plain weave with a softly mottled, low-sheen surface

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Kirkby Design

Tone Lead

Tone Fabric

Tone Lead is a deep charcoal-grey textile with a quiet, almost graphite-like presence. Its close plain weave gives the surface subtle tonal variation rather than a visible pattern.

deep charcoal grey plain none smart upholstery

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About this fabric

The fabric is catalogued as a textile fabric, and the image shows a dense, even weave with a soft mottled effect across the charcoal ground. Its low-sheen surface absorbs light, allowing the grey to read as calm, cool and tailored rather than glossy or dramatic. No performance features are noted in the supplied information. The understated texture gives plain upholstered forms a little more depth without introducing a decorative motif.

How to use it

Use Tone Lead on a sofa, headboard or occasional chair where its cool charcoal tone can anchor lighter walls, pale timber and brushed metal. Pair it with warm ivory or muted taupe accents to soften the depth of the grey.

A deep charcoal plain weave that brings quiet definition and a tailored feel to upholstered seating.

Kirkby Design Tone Fabric

Specification

Composition: 92% Polyester 8% Polyamide
Width: 140 cms (55.1 ")
Rub test (Martindale): 40,000 Severe Domestic
Suitable for: Upholstery
Style: Plain / Solid
Aftercare: Do Not Bleach, Do Not Dry Clean, Do Not Tumble Dry, Cool Iron on Reverse, Do Not Machine Or Hand Wash
Environmental: Oeko-Tex 100 Certified, REACH Compliant, PFAS Free
Oeko-Tex certification number: 2021OK2674 AITEX
Performance: Easy Clean
Product type: Faux Suede
Sample size: 17cm x 13cm
Wyzenbeek: 100,000

Specification as published by Kirkby Design. 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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Paint that goes with it

Two ways to take the room. Both colours are from houses we hold, so a pot can come off the same order as the cloth. Screens shift colour, so treat these as a direction and bring the cloth to the shelf before you buy the paint.

To sit quietly behind it

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To stand against it

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