Dark charcoal-grey Drake fabric with a dense, tightly nubbled looped texture

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Zinc Textile

Drake Thunder

Name: Drake Thunder
Brand: Zinc Textile

Drake Thunder has a cool, deep charcoal-grey appearance with a densely nubbled surface that gives the plain colour visible depth. The tightly packed texture reads softly granular rather than smooth, adding a tactile finish without a printed motif.

dark charcoal grey plain none relaxed upholstery

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See this fabric on Zinc Textile's own site, then order it through us.

About this fabric

The close-up shows a consistent dark grey ground formed by small, irregular loops and raised fibres, creating a compact, bouclé-like texture. Its charcoal tone is muted and cool, with subtle light variation across the uneven surface rather than a flat black appearance. The supplied specification records no performance features for this fabric, so its dense upholstery-suitable look should be assessed alongside the intended project requirements. Drake Thunder is part of Zinc Textile's Drake collection.

How to use it

Use this cool charcoal colourway to upholster a lounge chair, sofa or banquette where its nubby surface can soften sharper forms. Pair it with pale stone, chalky grey or warm timber to keep the deep tone considered rather than heavy.

Its cool charcoal tone and dense nubby texture bring quiet depth to upholstered seating and occasional chairs.

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