Pale dove-grey Sierra fabric showing a fine, tightly woven surface

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Mark Alexander

M580 Dove

M580 Dove is a pale, cool dove-grey fabric with a quiet, finely woven surface. The close texture gives the colour a softly dimensional appearance rather than a flat, solid finish.

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About this fabric

The image shows a fine, tightly woven textile in a light dove grey, with subtle tonal variation across the surface. Its tiny, regular weave catches the light gently, creating a clean texture without a visible motif or strong contrast. The cool grey tone feels calm and restrained, making the fabric read as a polished neutral. No performance features are noted in the supplied specification.

How to use it

Use this cool dove-grey colourway to soften a contemporary room while keeping the scheme light and composed. Its fine texture works equally well on tailored upholstery and simple full-length curtains.

A cool, finely woven dove grey for understated upholstery, curtains or blinds.

Mark Alexander Sierra Fabric

Specification

Composition: 100% Linen
Width: 140 cms (55.1 ")
Rub test (Martindale): 35,000 Severe Domestic
Suitable for: Curtains And Drapes, Upholstery
Style: Plain / Solid
Aftercare: Do Not Bleach, Consult Specialist Dry Cleaner, Do Not Tumble Dry, Warm Iron, Hand Wash
Additional features: Breathable / Colour fast to light / Mould Resistant / Oil and Water Repellent / Soil Repellent
Environmental: REACH Compliant, PFAS Free
Performance: Outdoor use, Washable
Product type: Linen / Linen 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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Paint that goes with it

Two ways to take the room. Both colours are from houses we hold, so a pot can come off the same order as the cloth. Screens shift colour, so treat these as a direction and bring the cloth to the shelf before you buy the paint.

To sit quietly behind it

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To stand against it

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