Charcoal blue-grey fabric with fine mottled fibres and a softly textured surface

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Mark Alexander

Alvorada Tanzanite

Alvorada Tanzanite presents a deep tanzanite blue-grey ground with a softly irregular, tactile surface. The close-up reveals a restrained textile texture rather than a pronounced decorative motif.

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About this fabric

The colour sits between charcoal and midnight blue, with cool grey undertones that keep its depth understated rather than vivid. Fine lighter fibres are scattered across the surface, creating a gently mottled effect as the light catches the pile or weave. No distinct repeat is visible in the swatch, so the interest comes from the subtle tonal variation and granular texture. As no further specification data was supplied, suitability here is judged from the visible mid-weight-looking surface, which reads as versatile for upholstery or drapery.

How to use it

Pair this cool charcoal blue-grey with pale stone, chalky grey or smoked timber for a calm, architectural room. Its restrained texture would add depth to a tailored sofa while remaining quiet enough for full-length curtains or cushions.

Use this cool, charcoal blue-grey texture to bring quiet depth to tailored upholstery, cushions or softly structured window treatments.

Mark Alexander Brasilia Fabric

Specification

Composition: 28% Wool 26% Viscose 19% Polyamide 15% Silk 12% Linen
Width: 148 cms (58.3 ")
Rub test (Martindale): 30,000 Severe Domestic
Suitable for: Curtains And Drapes, Upholstery
Style: Plain / Solid
Aftercare: Do Not Bleach, Dry Clean In PCE, Do Not Tumble Dry, Cool Iron, Do Not Machine Or Hand Wash
Environmental: REACH Compliant, PFAS Free
Product type: Plain / Textured Weave, Wool / Wool Blend
Sample size: 17cm x 13cm

Specification as published by Mark Alexander. 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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