Simon Houlding Upholstery
Near-black woven fabric with fine pebbled texture and subtle charcoal highlights Swaffer

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Ikema Black

Weave Fabric

Ikema Black is a near-black woven swatch from Swaffer’s Weave collection, with a compact surface that reads almost charcoal in the light. Its tightly textured face catches tiny tonal highlights across the cloth, preventing the dark colour from appearing completely flat.

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About this fabric

Ikema Black presents a dense woven surface with a fine, pebbled grain visible across the swatch. Subtle charcoal flecks and minute highlights break up the depth, giving the near-black colour a softly dimensional appearance. The compact, substantial-looking weave has a smart, tailored character that suits upholstery. No performance features are noted in the supplied specification, so suitability should be assessed against the intended project.

How to use it

Use Ikema Black on a statement armchair, sofa or dining seat where its deep charcoal tone can ground lighter walls, warm timber and softly textured accents. Its understated surface also works well with tonal black detailing without creating a stark, glossy effect.

Use this deep charcoal-black weave to bring tailored depth and quiet contrast to upholstered seating.

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