Smoky taupe and brown plaid with charcoal bands and fine woven lines

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Scafell - Shale

Name: Scafell - Shale
Brand: Moons

Misc Fabric

Scafell in Shale is a softly textured plaid woven in a restrained mix of smoky taupe, brown and charcoal. The broad checks are crossed by finer lines, giving the surface a quietly tailored character.

smoky taupe brown plain medium smart upholstery

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About this fabric

The Shale colourway combines warm brown and taupe grounds with darker charcoal bands and lighter oat-toned threads. Broad rectangular checks are overlaid with closely spaced lines, while the fine woven texture gently softens the contrast between the blocks. The compact-looking surface reads as a substantial furnishing cloth, making upholstery the most natural use. Supplied records catalogue this as a fabric and note no performance features.

How to use it

Use Shale on a sofa, armchair or footstool where its smoky brown-taupe depth can anchor softer creams, aged timber and charcoal accents. Its structured plaid also suits a tailored seat or country-inspired scheme without becoming overly rustic.

A tailored smoky taupe plaid that brings layered depth to upholstered seating and occasional pieces.

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