Pale elephant-grey textile with raised diagonal chevron lines and a softly nubby weave

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Calobra Elephant Grey

Name: Calobra Elephant Grey
Brand: Swaffer

Weave Fabric

Calobra Elephant Grey has a pale, cool-grey ground enlivened by a raised diagonal chevron weave. The close-up reveals a softly nubby surface with subtle tonal variation between the grey and lighter threads.

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About this fabric

Calobra Elephant Grey is a pale, cool grey textile with a tightly woven, raised chevron structure visible across the swatch. Fine ivory and grey threads break up the surface, giving the pattern a softly mottled depth rather than a flat block colour. The compact diagonal rhythm reads as a medium-scale geometric texture, while the even, nubby face suggests a versatile cloth for upholstery or drapery. No performance features are noted in the supplied specification, so suitability should be confirmed against the intended application.

How to use it

Use this cool, pale elephant grey where a room needs a light neutral with more texture than a plain weave. Its restrained chevron rhythm would sit comfortably with chalky whites, pale oak and deeper charcoal accents.

Pair this cool pale grey with warm timber, ivory boucle and softly contrasting charcoal accents.

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