Cool graphite-grey woven swatch with fine mottling and subtle pale flecks

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Mark Alexander

M574 Aluminium

M574 Aluminium is a cool graphite-grey textile with a closely woven, softly mottled surface. Fine pale flecks move through the grey, giving the plain design a restrained variation rather than a flat block of colour.

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About this fabric

The swatch has a dense-looking fine weave and a subtle salt-and-pepper effect, with charcoal, mid-grey and occasional lighter threads visible across the surface. Its blue-leaning aluminium tone reads calm and architectural, while the tiny tonal shifts keep it from appearing stark. No composition, width, rub test or performance features are supplied for this colourway, so final suitability should be confirmed against the intended project requirements.

How to use it

Use this cool aluminium grey against chalky whites, blackened timber or blue-grey accents for a quiet contemporary scheme. Its understated texture would suit tailored upholstery as well as clean-lined curtains where a plain cloth with gentle depth is preferred.

Use its cool graphite tone to bring quiet depth to tailored seating, cushions or softly structured window treatments.

Mark Alexander Moderna Fabric

Specification

Composition: 71% Linen 23% Viscose 6% Polyester
Width: 140 cms (55.1 ")
Rub test (Martindale): 30,000 Severe Domestic
Suitable for: Curtains And Drapes, Upholstery
Style: Plain / Solid, Semi-plain
Aftercare: Do Not Bleach, Consult Specialist Dry Cleaner, Do Not Tumble Dry, Cool Iron, Do Not Machine Or Hand Wash
Environmental: REACH Compliant, PFAS Free
Product type: Plain / Textured Weave
Sample size: 17cm x 13cm
Wyzenbeek: 45,000

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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