Cool ash-grey velvet with a quiet brushed nap and softly mottled surface

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Mark Alexander

Urbane Ash

Name: Urbane Ash
Brand: Mark Alexander

Urbane Ash is a cool ash-grey velvet with a calm, uninterrupted surface. The nap creates subtle tonal movement across the swatch, rather than a printed motif.

cool ash grey plain none smart upholstery

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See this fabric on Mark Alexander's own site, then order it through us.

About this fabric

Catalogued as Velvet, Urbane Ash has a softly brushed surface whose fine nap catches the light in slightly varied grey tones. Its ash colouring reads cool and muted, with a gentle depth that keeps the plain face from appearing flat. The close, even texture is suited to upholstered pieces where a quiet surface and restrained colour are preferred.

How to use it

Use Urbane Ash on a tailored sofa, armchair or headboard in a cool, contemporary scheme. Pair its blue-leaning grey with pale timber, chalky white or darker charcoal accents for layered contrast.

A quietly refined ash-grey velvet with a soft nap that gently shifts in the light.

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