Close-up of muted red-sand terracotta fabric with a fine, even plain weave

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Mark Alexander

Town Red Sand

Town Red Sand is a quiet, earthy plain with the softened warmth of terracotta clay. Its subtly visible weave gives the surface gentle texture without introducing a pattern.

muted red sand plain none relaxed both

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About this fabric

The swatch reads as a dusty red-brown with a sandy, slightly pink undertone rather than a bright or saturated red. A fine, close plain weave creates a restrained linear texture across the surface, while the even colour keeps the overall effect calm. The supplied record notes no performance features for this fabric. In changing light, the warm tone appears softly shaded rather than glossy, making the colour feel grounded and understated.

How to use it

Pair this muted red-sand tone with warm ivory, tobacco, clay and natural wood for an enveloping scheme. Its plain surface can also temper stronger patterns while retaining a softly earthy presence on seating or curtains.

Use this warm, dusty terracotta plain to bring soft depth to upholstery, cushions or relaxed window treatments.

Mark Alexander Timeless Plains Fabric

Specification

Composition: 100% Wool
Width: 140 cms (55.1 ")
Rub test (Martindale): 100,000 Severe Contract
Suitable for: Curtains And Drapes, Upholstery
Style: Plain / Solid
Aftercare: Do Not Bleach, Consult Specialist Dry Cleaner, Do Not Tumble Dry, Cool Iron, Do Not Machine Or Hand Wash
Environmental: REACH Compliant, PFAS Free
Product type: Plain / Textured Weave, Wool / Wool 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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