Cool cement taupe fabric with irregular raised ribs and a softly fringed edge

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Mark Alexander

Marquise Cement

Name: Marquise Cement
Brand: Mark Alexander

Marquise Cement has a cool cement-taupe ground crossed by tightly packed, irregular vertical ribs. The raised, softly undulating weave gives the swatch a tactile, quietly weathered character.

cool cement taupe abstract medium relaxed upholstery

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About this fabric

This fabric is composed visually of alternating pale taupe, stone and deeper grey-beige threads, creating a narrow, broken stripe effect rather than a flat solid. Its dense woven surface has pronounced rippling ribs that catch the light unevenly, while the cut edge shows a soft fringe of loose yarns. The restrained colour and irregular texture make it particularly suited to relaxed upholstery where a subtle linear detail is wanted. No composition, width, rub-test or other performance specification is supplied for this exact fabric.

How to use it

Use Marquise Cement on an occasional chair, bench or relaxed sofa alongside chalky whites, pale timber and brushed metal. Its cool taupe tone also sits comfortably with mushroom, charcoal and soft blue-grey accents.

Use this cool cement-toned weave to bring tactile, understated texture to upholstered seating.

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Paint that goes with it

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