Close view of Lunar Mercury's deep taupe-brown, subtly horizontal woven surface

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Zinc Textile

Lunar Mercury

Lunar Mercury is a deep taupe-brown textile with a calm, even appearance and a barely visible horizontal weave. Its low-contrast surface reads as soft and matte, with just enough tonal variation to prevent the colour from feeling flat.

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About this fabric

This close-up shows a dark taupe-brown ground with a fine, understated woven grain running across the surface. The cool depth of the shade gives it a grounded, architectural quality, while the restrained texture catches the light gently rather than appearing glossy. No performance features are noted for this fabric, so its use should be assessed against the requirements of the intended upholstery or drapery project.

How to use it

Pair Lunar Mercury with chalky creams, warm timber and softened stone tones for a composed room scheme. Its deep taupe-brown colour also works well as a quiet grounding note on a sofa, occasional chair or full-length curtain.

Use this restrained, deep taupe-brown weave to bring quiet depth to upholstery, curtains or layered neutral schemes.

Zinc Textile Orbit Fabric

Specification

Composition: 82% Linen 18% Silk
Width: 137 cms (53.9 ")
Rub test (Martindale): 6,000 Careful Domestic
Suitable for: Curtains And Drapes, Upholstery
Style: Plain / Solid
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: Silk / Silk blend
Sample size: 17cm x 13cm

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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Paint that goes with it

Two ways to take the room. Both colours are from houses we hold, so a pot can come off the same order as the cloth. Screens shift colour, so treat these as a direction and bring the cloth to the shelf before you buy the paint.

To sit quietly behind it

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To stand against it

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