Pale silver-grey sheer textile with a fine, softly textured woven grid

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Mark Alexander

Glimpse Silvershell

Name: Glimpse Silvershell
Brand: Mark Alexander

Glimpse Silvershell is a fine, pale silver-grey sheer with a subtly tactile surface. Its close woven grid catches the light gently, giving the colour a soft, silvery depth.

pale silver grey textured small smart drapery

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About this fabric

The cool silvershell tone sits between soft white and silver grey, creating a quiet, luminous appearance rather than a strong contrast. Minute vertical and horizontal threads form a delicate grid that is visible across the swatch, adding restrained texture without a bold motif. The lightweight, sheer-looking construction is best suited to drapery, where daylight can reveal its fine structure. No performance features are noted for this fabric.

How to use it

Use Glimpse Silvershell for curtains or voile-like panels in rooms that benefit from a cool, pale backdrop. Its soft silver cast will sit naturally with white, dove grey and brushed metal finishes.

A cool, pale silver-grey sheer with a fine woven texture, well suited to softly filtered window treatments.

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