Pale silver-grey plain weave showing a fine, even textile texture

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Mark Alexander

Patina Silverbirch

Patina Silverbirch is a pale silver-grey textile with a fine, closely woven surface. Its subtle tonal variation gives the plain cloth a soft, gently tactile appearance rather than a completely flat finish.

pale silver-grey plain none relaxed drapery

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About this fabric

The cool silver-grey shade reads light and airy across the swatch, with a restrained depth that shifts gently as the light catches the small woven intersections. Its pattern is an even plain weave, creating a delicate grid-like texture without a visible motif or repeat. This fine cloth is well suited to drapery, where the quiet surface can retain a clean, understated character. No performance features are noted for this fabric.

How to use it

Use Patina Silverbirch for relaxed curtains or understated Roman blinds in rooms built around chalky whites, cool stone and pale timber. Its soft silver tone can also temper darker grey or charcoal furnishings without introducing a strong contrast.

A quietly textured silver-grey weave for soft, understated curtains and window treatments.

Mark Alexander Timeless Plains Fabric

Specification

Composition: 100% Linen
Width: 133 cms (52.4 ")
Rub test (Martindale): 25,000 General Domestic
Suitable for: Curtains And Drapes, Upholstery
Style: Plain / Solid
Aftercare: Do Not Bleach, Consult Specialist Dry Cleaner, Do Not Tumble Dry, Warm Iron, Do Not Machine Or Hand Wash
Environmental: Oeko-Tex 100 Certified, REACH Compliant, PFAS Free, Masters of Linen
Oeko-Tex certification number: 2106136 CENTEXBEL
Product type: Plain / Textured Weave, Linen / Linen Blend
Sample size: 15.5cm x 15.5cm
Wyzenbeek: 100,000

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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