Warm clay-beige Elva fabric with a fine, softly crosshatched woven surface

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Aru Clay

Elva Fabric

Aru Clay is a softly muted clay-beige textile with a gentle blush warmth visible across its even surface. Its understated woven texture gives the plain colour subtle depth rather than a completely flat finish.

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About this fabric

The close-up shows a fine, lightly irregular weave formed by delicate intersecting threads, with no visible printed motif. Its pale clay tone sits between beige and dusty blush, reading warm and softly earthy rather than yellow or grey. Small variations in the weave catch the light across the surface, creating a quiet crosshatched effect. The restrained texture and mid-weight appearance make this colourway suitable for either upholstery or drapery.

How to use it

Pair Aru Clay with chalky whites, pale oak and warm stone for a calm, sun-washed room, or use it to temper deeper terracotta and brown accents. Its muted clay warmth is particularly effective when repeated across cushions, curtains or a softly upholstered chair.

Use this warm clay-beige weave to soften upholstery, curtains or layered neutral schemes without introducing a strong pattern.

Romo Elva Fabric

Specification

Composition: 55% Linen 45% Polyester
Width: 308 cms (121.3 ")
Pattern repeat: Dual Direction
Suitable for: Curtains And Drapes
Style: Semi-plain
Aftercare: Do Not Bleach, Consult Specialist Dry Cleaner, Do Not Tumble Dry, Cool Iron, Mch8 30degC Cold Rinse/Short Spin
Environmental: REACH Compliant, PFAS Free
Performance: Washable
Product type: Wide Width
Sample size: 17cm x 13cm

Specification as published by Romo. 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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Paint that goes with it

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To sit quietly behind it

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To stand against it

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