Warm tobacco and ivory irregular check with a visibly slubby woven texture

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Zinc Textile

Checkmate Tobacco

Checkmate Tobacco pairs warm tobacco-brown squares with softly off-white checks in a relaxed, uneven grid. Its visibly textured weave gives the colourway a grounded, tactile presence.

warm tobacco brown check medium relaxed upholstery

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About this fabric

The medium-scale check is deliberately irregular, with slightly softened edges that keep the brown-and-ivory contrast from feeling rigid or overly formal. Tobacco brown brings warmth and depth, while the light squares lift the overall pattern with a natural, chalky brightness. Close up, the surface shows a pronounced horizontal-and-vertical slubby weave that adds visual movement across each block. With no further performance specification supplied, this textile is best assessed from its substantial woven appearance and suited to upholstery-led applications.

How to use it

Use Checkmate Tobacco on a relaxed armchair, bench or tailored sofa where its warm brown squares can anchor a room without becoming stark. Pair it with cream upholstery, aged timber and muted tan accents to echo the swatch’s earthy contrast.

Use this warm tobacco-and-ivory check to bring relaxed, tactile character to upholstered seating and occasional chairs.

Zinc Textile Checkmate Fabric

Specification

Composition: 30% Linen 30% Viscose 20% Jute 10% Polyester 5% Wool 5% Cotton
Width: 138 cms (54.3 ")
Pattern repeat: Vertical, Horizontal
Rub test (Martindale): 20,000 General Domestic
Suitable for: Curtains And Drapes, Upholstery
Style: Plaid / Check
Aftercare: Do Not Bleach, Consult Specialist Dry Cleaner, Do Not Tumble Dry, Cool Iron, Do Not Machine Or Hand Wash
Environmental: REACH Compliant, PFAS Free
Product type: Decorative Weave, Chenille, Linen / Linen Blend
Sample size: 22.5cm x 22.5cm
Wyzenbeek: 35,000

Specification as published by Zinc Textile. 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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