Pale oatmeal-beige marl fabric with a fine, nubby woven texture

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Romo

Aikana Marl

Name: Aikana Marl
Brand: Romo

Aikana Marl is a quiet, pale oatmeal-beige textile with a close, irregular weave that gives the surface a softly tactile character. Its lightly flecked appearance shifts gently between ivory, beige and muted grey in the light.

pale oatmeal beige plain none relaxed upholstery

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About this fabric

The swatch shows a dense woven ground made from tiny, closely packed loops or slubs, rather than a printed motif. Its warm ivory-beige base is tempered by fine grey and taupe flecks, creating the subtly mottled marl effect seen across the surface. The even, compact construction gives the colourway a grounded upholstery presence, while the small-scale texture keeps it visually understated. No composition, width or performance-test data has been supplied for this fabric.

How to use it

Use Aikana Marl on a sofa, armchair or headboard where its pale oatmeal tone can soften darker timber and add quiet texture to a neutral scheme. Pair it with chalky whites, warm stone and muted taupe rather than bright, high-contrast colour.

Use this softly flecked oatmeal neutral to bring tactile warmth to upholstered seating.

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