Close-up of plain soft cream woven fabric with a fine, even texture

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Sanderson

Rue Linen Turtledove

Name: Rue Linen Turtledove
Brand: Sanderson
SKU: SAF0347-04

Rue Linen FabricSAF0347-04

Rue Linen in Turtledove is a calm, understated plain with a soft cream-beige cast and a gently woven surface. Its pale, powdery tone reads warm rather than stark, with a subtle natural texture visible across the cloth.

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About this fabric

This Sanderson fabric has a usable width of 139 cm and a substantial 241 gsm weight, making it a versatile cloth for interiors. The weave is closely set, with 84 threads per cm, which gives the surface a fine, even look rather than a loose rustic finish. In this Turtledove colourway, the fabric sits in a muted cream family with a gentle greyed warmth, so it feels softer than a bright ivory and more grounded than a pure white. With no vertical or horizontal pattern repeat, it offers a clean, uninterrupted appearance that suits schemes where texture is more important than motif.

How to use it

Use Turtledove as a quiet foundation for pale timber, putty, or linen-toned upholstery, where its warm neutrality can soften sharper edges. It also works beautifully for relaxed drapery in rooms that need lightness without the glare of a bright white.

A quietly elegant neutral that works well on simple upholstery or softly tailored curtains.

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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