Close view of warm taupe Driftwood fabric with a softly mottled woven texture

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Zinc Textile

Lenny Driftwood

Lenny Driftwood has a quiet driftwood tone, sitting between warm taupe and softened brown. Its close-up surface shows a fine, gently mottled texture rather than a pronounced pattern.

warm taupe brown plain none relaxed both

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About this fabric

The colour reads as a warm, weathered taupe with a restrained grey cast, giving the surface a natural, understated depth. Fine tonal variation across the weave prevents the plain ground from looking flat, while the matte finish keeps it relaxed rather than glossy. The visible construction appears versatile enough for upholstery or drapery, although no composition, width, rub test or performance features were supplied for this fabric.

How to use it

Use Lenny Driftwood to bring a soft, grounded finish to an armchair, sofa or full-length curtain, particularly alongside oak, aged timber, stone and warm off-whites. Its muted taupe-brown tone works well where a room needs texture without a strong decorative motif.

A softly textured driftwood taupe with enough visual depth for upholstery or relaxed window treatments.

Zinc Textile Mercer Fabric

Specification

Composition: 100% Cotton
Width: 146 cms (57.5 ")
Rub test (Martindale): 70,000 Severe Contract
Suitable for: Upholstery
Style: Plain / Solid
Aftercare: Do Not Bleach, Consult Specialist Dry Cleaner, Do Not Tumble Dry, Do Not Iron, Do Not Machine Or Hand Wash
Environmental: REACH Compliant, PFAS Free
Performance: Stain Repellent
Product type: Plain / Textured Weave, Cotton / Cotton blend, Velvet
Sample size: 17cm x 13cm
Wyzenbeek: 100,000

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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