Cool storm-grey fabric with a fine, softly striated woven surface

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Mark Alexander

Silken Storm

Name: Silken Storm
Brand: Mark Alexander

Silken Storm is a cool storm-grey textile with a quiet, finely grained surface. Its close weave shows subtle vertical and horizontal variation, giving the plain colour gentle depth rather than a flat finish.

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See this fabric on Mark Alexander's own site, then order it through us.

About this fabric

The fabric reads as a muted grey, balanced between charcoal and silver, with a softly brushed-looking texture visible across the swatch. Fine tonal shifts in the weave catch the light unevenly, creating restrained movement without a printed motif. The listing records no composition, width or rub-test information, and no performance features are noted. Its understated surface makes the colourway suitable for upholstery or drapery where a calm, tailored grey is required.

How to use it

Use Silken Storm to bring a cool, composed note to a reading chair, headboard or full-length curtain. Pair its storm-grey tone with pale stone, chalky whites and darker charcoal accents for a layered, quietly modern scheme.

A cool, softly textured grey weave that suits tailored upholstery as well as understated curtains.

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