Warm sand-beige woven swatch with fine vertical slubs and a soft matte surface

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Mark Alexander

Retro Sand

Name: Retro Sand
Brand: Mark Alexander

Retro Sand presents as a warm sand-beige plain weave with delicate vertical variation across the surface. Its softly muted tone and fine texture give the swatch a calm, naturally understated character.

warm sand beige plain none relaxed both

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About this fabric

Catalogued as a fabric, Retro Sand has a closely woven surface with fine vertical threads and subtle tonal irregularity visible across the swatch. The warm beige shade sits between sand and light taupe, with a gently softened appearance rather than a bright or yellow finish. Its quiet linear texture adds depth without introducing a distinct pattern, making the colourway suitable for upholstery or drapery. No performance features are noted in the supplied specification.

How to use it

Use Retro Sand to bring a warm, grounded neutral to an upholstered chair, sofa or relaxed curtain scheme. Pair its sandy beige tone with chalky whites, natural timber and darker taupe accents to bring out the weave’s understated depth.

A warm, softly textured neutral with enough visual movement for both upholstery and drapery.

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