Burnt rust-orange plain woven fabric with a subtle vertical texture

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Mark Alexander

Town Rust

Name: Town Rust
Brand: Mark Alexander

Town Rust is a rich, burnished orange textile with a quiet plain surface. Its fine vertical grain gives the colour subtle movement while keeping the overall appearance clean and grounded.

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About this fabric

The woven surface is predominantly rust orange, with darker and lighter threads creating gentle tonal variation across the swatch. A close, vertical texture is visible rather than a printed motif, giving this plain fabric tactile depth without adding pattern. The warm, earthy shade reads more muted than bright orange, with a softly shaded character that changes subtly across the surface. Its balanced appearance makes it suitable for either upholstery or drapery.

How to use it

Use Town Rust to warm a neutral room with a confident terracotta accent, or pair it with walnut, aged brass and cream upholstery for a layered, burnished scheme. Its restrained vertical texture also works well alongside patterned cushions without competing for attention.

A warm, burnished orange textile that adds depth to upholstery, curtains and layered interiors.

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