Pale cool-grey woven textile with a fine, low-contrast surface

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Mark Alexander

Shade Storm

Nuance Fabric

Shade Storm is a pale, cool grey textile with a remarkably quiet presence. Its close, even surface gives the colour a soft, misted appearance rather than a sharp or silvery contrast.

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About this fabric

The swatch shows a fine, closely woven texture with only a subtle shift in tone across the surface. Its cool grey colour reads light and restrained, while the delicate grain adds just enough depth to prevent it appearing flat. The overall effect is refined and discreet, with the texture becoming more apparent as the light moves across it. No performance features are noted for this fabric, so suitability should be assessed against the intended application.

How to use it

Pair this pale cool grey with chalk whites, soft stone and brushed metal for a calm, contemporary scheme. Its muted tone is especially well suited to full-length curtains where the fine surface can catch changing daylight gently.

Use this pale cool grey for understated curtains or softly tailored window treatments.

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