Warm taupe-brown fabric with fine pale flecks in a dense irregular weave

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Mark Alexander

Brasilia Date

Brasilia Date is a warm taupe-brown woven fabric with a close, softly irregular surface. Fine pale threads move through the darker ground, creating a subtle heathered effect rather than a defined motif.

warm taupe brown cotton velvet textured none relaxed upholstery

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About this fabric

The fabric is catalogued as a textile and appears densely woven, with short, broken flecks and lightly directional threads visible across the surface. Its brown-taupe tone has a muted grey cast, while the pale fibres catch the light to give the colour gentle variation and depth. No performance features are noted in the supplied record, so its appeal here is the tactile, understated character visible in the weave.

How to use it

Use this warm taupe-brown colourway on an upholstered chair, sofa or headboard where its softly flecked surface can add texture without introducing a strong pattern. Pair it with chalky creams, mushroom neutrals and darker walnut tones to draw out the fabric’s warm, grounded depth.

A softly mottled taupe-brown woven texture that brings quiet depth to upholstered seating.

Mark Alexander Brasilia Fabric

Specification

Composition: 52% Cotton 24% Polyester 24% Viscose
Width: 144 cms (56.7 ")
Rub test (Martindale): 100,000 Severe Domestic
Suitable for: Curtains And Drapes, Upholstery
Style: Semi-plain
Aftercare: Do Not Bleach, Consult Specialist Dry Cleaner, Do Not Tumble Dry, Do Not Iron, Do Not Machine Or Hand Wash
Environmental: REACH Compliant, PFAS Free
Product type: Plain / Textured Weave, Cotton / Cotton blend, Velvet
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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