Close-up of muted blue-grey Town Lead fabric showing a fine plain woven texture

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Mark Alexander

Town Lead

Town Lead is a cool, muted blue-grey textile with a calm, almost mineral character. Its close-up surface shows a fine, even weave rather than a printed or visibly patterned design.

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About this fabric

The blue-grey tone sits between slate and softened steel, with a restrained depth that changes gently as the light catches the woven threads. A subtle crosshatched texture gives the plain surface quiet definition without introducing a visible motif. The cloth reads as a versatile mid-weight, making it suitable for upholstery and drapery applications. No performance features are noted in the supplied information, so project-specific suitability should be confirmed before ordering.

How to use it

Pair Town Lead with chalky whites, pale oak and cool stone for a composed contemporary scheme, or use it to temper warmer timber and rust accents. Its subdued blue cast works particularly well on relaxed upholstery and clean-lined curtains.

Use this quiet blue-grey weave to bring cool, understated texture to upholstery or softly tailored curtains.

Mark Alexander Town Iii 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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