Simon Houlding Upholstery
Close-up of deep charcoal-grey plain weave with subtle fine crosshatch texture

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Ruskin Charcoal

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Ruskin Charcoal is a quiet, close-grained textile in a deep charcoal grey. Its nearly plain face shows a fine woven crosshatch, giving the dark surface subtle tonal movement without a visible motif.

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About this fabric

The colour reads cool and slate-like, with softly varied charcoal threads that prevent the surface from appearing flat or glossy. Woven at 410 gsm, this substantial fabric has the visual and physical weight suited to upholstery. Its 140 cm usable width and 22 threads-per-centimetre construction describe an even, tightly detailed cloth. With a 0 cm vertical and 0 cm horizontal pattern repeat, the weave presents as a continuous plain field across the fabric.

How to use it

Pair the cool charcoal tone with pale timber, brushed metal or chalky neutrals for a composed contemporary room. On a sofa or occasional chair, its restrained crosshatched texture adds depth while keeping the silhouette clean.

Use this substantial charcoal weave to bring tailored depth to sofas, armchairs and upholstered headboards.

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