Mossy olive velvet with irregular dark vertical striations and softly lustrous pile

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Zinc Textile

Kowloon Iguana

Name: Kowloon Iguana
Brand: Zinc Textile

Kowloon Iguana is a richly coloured olive velvet with a close-up surface of dark, irregular vertical striations. Its softly shifting pile gives the mossy green ground noticeable depth as the light moves across it.

mossy olive green textured medium luxe upholstery

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About this fabric

The velvet has a dense-looking, tactile face, with fine vertical ridges and shadowed lines creating a subtly weathered pattern rather than a regular stripe. Its iguana-toned olive green sits between moss and khaki, with darker olive shading adding definition throughout the cloth. The pile catches light in narrow vertical areas, producing a restrained sheen and a dimensional, softly luxurious finish. No performance features are noted for this fabric.

How to use it

Use this deep mossy olive on a sculptural armchair, compact sofa or upholstered headboard, pairing it with warm timber, aged brass and quiet neutral textiles to balance its shaded depth.

Use this mossy olive velvet to bring depth and a softly dramatic finish to tailored seating.

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