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

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Zinc Textile

Checkmate Tobacco

Name: Checkmate Tobacco
Brand: Zinc Textile

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.

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