Pale silverbirch grey sheer with a fine, softly flecked woven grid

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Mark Alexander

Ode Silverbirch

Ode Silverbirch is a fine, pale grey-white sheer with a delicate woven texture visible across its softly lit surface. Its cool silverbirch tone reads clean and quiet rather than warm or creamy.

pale silvery grey textured small relaxed drapery

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About this fabric

The fabric shows a close, even weave of pale grey and off-white threads, creating a subtle small-scale grid across the surface. Light catches the fine texture gently, giving the colour a lightly dimensional appearance without a bold motif. As part of Mark Alexander’s Timeless Linen Sheers collection, this lightweight-looking cloth is best read as a softly filtering drapery fabric. The restrained silverbirch shade brings a cool, airy character to the window.

How to use it

Use Ode Silverbirch for full-height curtains in a bright, pared-back room, where its cool grey-white tone can diffuse daylight while keeping the scheme light. Pair it with chalky whites, pale timber and muted grey upholstery.

Use this cool, pale sheer at windows where its fine woven texture can soften daylight without adding visual weight.

Mark Alexander Timeless Linen Sheers Fabric

Specification

Composition: 67% Linen 27% Alpaca 6% Polyamide
Width: 300 cms (118.1 ")
Pattern repeat: Vertical, Dual Direction, Horizontal
Suitable for: Curtains And Drapes
Aftercare: Do Not Bleach, Dry Clean In PCE, Do Not Tumble Dry, Cool Iron, Do Not Machine Or Hand Wash
Environmental: REACH Compliant, PFAS Free
Sample size: 32.5cm x 32.5cm

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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