Simon Houlding Upholstery
Pale fern green herringbone woven fabric with fine diagonal texture

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Melford Fern

Melford Weaves FabricSAF0338-18

Melford Fern shows a finely woven herringbone in a fresh, pale fern green with a softly heathered look. The zigzag texture reads neatly and evenly across the cloth, giving the surface gentle movement rather than bold contrast.

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About this fabric

This Sanderson fabric from the Melford Weaves collection has a usable width of 138.5 cm and a substantial 270gsm weight, making it feel reassuringly cloth-like in hand. The pattern repeats every 1.6 cm horizontally, creating a tight herringbone that stays delicate at a distance and becomes more textural up close. In this colourway, the green is light and leafy with a muted, airy finish rather than a strong jewel tone, so the weave catches the light softly. With no performance features noted, it is best chosen for interiors where the emphasis is on natural colour and a refined woven surface.

How to use it

Use Melford Fern on relaxed upholstered pieces, dining chairs or ottomans where its soft green will read calm and fresh. It also works well for curtains in rooms with timber, linen and pale paintwork, adding texture without darkening the scheme.

A fresh green herringbone that brings quiet texture to both upholstery and curtains.

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To sit quietly behind it

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To stand against it

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