Muted slate-blue linen swatch with a fine plain weave and soft textured finish

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Sanderson

Rue Linen Mercury

Name: Rue Linen Mercury
Brand: Sanderson
SKU: SAF0347-34

Rue Linen FabricSAF0347-34

Rue Linen Mercury is a softly muted slate-blue linen with a dry, lightly slubbed look that feels calm and understated in the swatch. The colour sits between blue and grey, giving it a cool, versatile character.

soft slate blue plain none relaxed both

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See this fabric on Sanderson's own site, then order it through us.

About this fabric

This colourway shows a restrained blue-grey tone with a gentle washed quality that lets the weave read clearly across the surface. At 241 gsm, it has enough substance for upholstery while still feeling suited to drapery, and the 139 cm usable width makes it practical for larger schemes. The fabric has no vertical or horizontal pattern repeat, so the focus stays on the texture and the subtle shifts in the linen yarns. With 84 threads per cm, the cloth looks closely woven and neat rather than open or rustic.

How to use it

Use Mercury to cool down warm woods, brass, or terracotta accents, or pair it with chalky whites for a crisp, coastal-feeling room. Its quiet blue-grey depth makes it an easy choice for relaxed sofas, Roman blinds, or full-length curtains.

A calm slate-blue linen that works beautifully across tailored upholstery and pared-back drapery.

Sanderson Rue Linen Fabric

Specification

Horizontal repeat: 0 cm
Standard length: 40 m
Threads per cm: 84
Usable width: 139 cm
Vertical repeat: 0 cm
Weight: 241 gsm

Specification as published by Sanderson. 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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