Obsidian-black suede-textured fabric swatch with a softly mottled charcoal surface

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Zinc Textile

Z Suede Obsidian

Z Suede Obsidian is a near-black textile with the quiet depth of dark charcoal and a softly brushed, suede-like surface. Its plain face is gently clouded rather than completely flat, giving the shade subtle movement as the light changes.

deep charcoal black plain none luxe upholstery

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About this fabric

This swatch reads as a deep obsidian black, softened by a muted charcoal-grey cast rather than a hard, saturated black. The plain surface has a fine suede effect, with low-contrast tonal variation visible across the nap. Light catches the face unevenly, creating a restrained, velvety haze instead of a pronounced sheen. The fabric is catalogued as a textile fabric with no additional performance features noted.

How to use it

Use this dark charcoal-black colourway on a tailored sofa, occasional chair or upholstered headboard where its soft nap can temper sharper forms. Pair it with pale stone, warm timber or brushed metal to bring out the subtle brown-grey depth in the black.

A deep obsidian-black suede effect with a softly clouded surface for tailored upholstery.

Zinc Textile Z Suede Fabric

Specification

Composition: 85% Polyester 15% ELASTANE
Width: 140 cms (55.1 ")
Rub test (Martindale): 40,000 Severe Contract
Suitable for: Curtains And Drapes, Where Legislation Allows
Style: Plain / Solid
Aftercare: Do Not Bleach, Do Not Dry Clean, Do Not Tumble Dry, Cool Iron on Reverse, Mch8 30degC Cold Rinse/Short Spin
Environmental: REACH Compliant, PFAS Free
Performance: Washable
Product type: Faux Suede
Sample size: 17cm x 13cm
Wyzenbeek: 30,000

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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