Warm taupe-beige woven textile with a subtle mottled crossweave texture

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Romo

Ruskin Elk

Ruskin Elk is a warm, quietly nuanced neutral with a fine woven surface. The swatch shifts between soft beige, stone and gentle grey as the light catches its close crossweave.

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About this fabric

This Romo fabric has an even, finely textured weave in a muted elk-like taupe, balancing warm beige with a restrained grey undertone. Subtle horizontal and vertical thread variation gives the surface a lightly mottled appearance rather than a distinct printed motif. Its calm, mid-tone colouring and versatile woven look suit both upholstery and drapery. No performance features are noted in the supplied record.

How to use it

Use Ruskin Elk to soften darker timber, natural oak or warm painted joinery, where its taupe-beige tone can act as a gentle bridge between cream and grey neutrals. It would also bring quiet depth to relaxed curtains or understated upholstered seating.

A softly mottled taupe-beige weave that brings quiet warmth to upholstery, curtains and layered neutral schemes.

Romo Ruskin Fabric

Specification

Composition: 70% Viscose 15% Linen 10% Wool 5% Polyamide
Width: 140 cms (55.1 ")
Rub test (Martindale): 60,000 Severe Contract
Suitable for: Curtains And Drapes, Upholstery
Style: Plain / Solid
Aftercare: Do Not Bleach, Consult Specialist Dry Cleaner, Do Not Tumble Dry, Cool Iron, Do Not Machine Or Hand Wash
Environmental: REACH Compliant, PFAS Free
Product type: Plain / Textured Weave, Linen / Linen Blend
Sample size: 17cm x 13cm
Wyzenbeek: 35,000

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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