Opal-white fabric with fine vertical ivory striations and a softly textured surface

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Mark Alexander

Parallel Opal White

Name: Parallel Opal White
Brand: Mark Alexander

Parallel Opal White presents a pale, softly warmed ivory ground with delicate vertical movement across the surface. Its restrained striated texture gives the cloth a quietly tailored appearance.

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About this fabric

Fine, closely spaced vertical lines run through the opal-white surface, creating subtle tonal depth rather than a bold pattern. The colour reads as a gentle ivory with a cool, silvery cast in the lighter areas and slightly warmer beige threads beneath. The narrow striations catch the light unevenly, making the surface feel finely textured while remaining visually calm. With no further performance or construction specifications supplied, its fine appearance makes it best considered for drapery applications.

How to use it

Use this soft opal ivory at full length to keep a room light and composed, pairing it with pale stone, chalk and brushed metal finishes. The fine vertical striation can add quiet height to windows without introducing a strong contrasting pattern.

A pale opal ground with fine vertical striations for quietly tailored curtains.

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