Close-up of dark charcoal mole-grey fabric with fine vertical woven texture

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Mark Alexander

Town Mole

Name: Town Mole
Brand: Mark Alexander

Town Mole is a deep, charcoal-leaning grey with a subtly warm mole cast. Its close-up surface appears plain at first glance, with fine vertical striations adding understated movement across the cloth.

deep charcoal mole grey plain none smart upholstery

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About this fabric

The colour sits between charcoal and brown-grey, giving it more warmth and depth than a flat blue-toned grey. A dense-looking woven surface is visible in the image, marked by delicate vertical lines and slight tonal variation rather than a printed motif. The restrained texture keeps the fabric smart and architectural while preventing the dark shade from appearing completely solid. No composition, width, rub test or performance specification has been supplied for this fabric.

How to use it

Use Town Mole on a tailored sofa, armchair or dining seat where its deep charcoal-mole tone can anchor lighter walls, warm timber and brushed metal. Pair it with chalky neutrals or muted brown accents to draw out the shade’s subtle warmth.

Use this deep mole-grey weave to bring quiet depth and a tailored feel to upholstered seating.

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