Color palettes

Fabric color palettes for textile pattern design

A strong textile pattern often starts with a disciplined palette. TextileWeave includes ready-made palette directions that can be paired with any fabric formula in the preset library.

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Palette-first workflow

Choose a mood such as Natural Linen, Blackwatch, Summer Madras, Denim Workwear, Tailor Shop, Botanical, Coastal, Autumn Wool, or Bauhaus.

Same structure, different mood

Keep one formula and swap palettes to compare how color changes the perceived scale and weight of the fabric.

Thread keys stay readable

The studio maps colors to simple keys, so formulas remain short even when palettes are rich.

Workflow

From idea to exportable pattern.

01

Choose a fabric structure

Pick a check, stripe, plaid, or plain weave starter.

02

Select a palette

Use a preset palette or edit individual thread colors.

03

Compare exports

Export multiple PNG colorways for review.

FAQ

Common questions

Can I apply a palette to any preset? +

Yes. The preset library combines selected palettes with fabric formulas before opening the studio.

Are the palettes limited to eight colors? +

The current palette interface is built around reusable thread keys. You can edit the active thread colors in the studio.

What palette should I start with? +

Natural Linen is useful for neutral checks, Blackwatch for classic wool plaids, and Summer Madras for brighter shirting tests.