Pale Swedish grey sheer with fine vertical striations and softly mottled weave

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Mark Alexander

Illusion Swedish Grey

Name: Illusion Swedish Grey
Brand: Mark Alexander

Illusion Swedish Grey has a pale, cool-grey ground with a delicate, vertically flowing texture. In the image, the surface shifts between misty white and soft silver-grey, giving the colourway a light, airy presence.

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About this fabric

Fine, closely spaced vertical striations run through the pale grey surface, creating a softly mottled effect rather than a defined printed motif. The cool Swedish-grey tone remains gentle and low contrast, while the raised and recessed threads catch the light with subtle variation. Its light, fluid appearance makes it particularly suited to drapery. No performance features are noted in the supplied specification.

How to use it

Use Illusion Swedish Grey for full-length curtains or relaxed sheers alongside chalk white, cool stone and pale timber. Its softly silvered tone also works well as a quiet backdrop to blue-grey upholstery and brushed metal accents.

Use this cool, softly textured grey for light-filtering curtains in calm, tonal interiors.

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