It shouldn't work. But it does. Brilliantly.
Orange, yellow, brown and black. Four colours that have no business looking this good together. Yet somehow, they create one of London's most recognisable and loved designs.
You might remember them from the top deck of a London bus, sitting beside your school friends, or travelling on the District Line with someone you hoped would hold your hand.
Perhaps you remember the music playing through your Walkman, the excitement of a first date or the anticipation of a new job.
You might have forgotten the journey. But you remember how it felt.
And now that extraordinary design can become part of your own home.
A design that breaks the rules
It shouldn't work in a traditional sitting room with deep red walls and antique furniture. But it does.
It shouldn't work in a contemporary café, alongside green tiles and modern furniture. But it does.
It shouldn't work in a tiny Japanese city car, with its seats and doors covered in moquette. But it does. Brilliantly.
It shouldn't work as a carpet. But it looks great. (Please note: temporary installation.)
And it shouldn't work on a classic wingback armchair or a minimalist bench. But somehow, it does.
Look through our photographs. These aren't imaginary design concepts. They're examples of what people have actually created with this extraordinary London Transport fabric.
What will you create?
Perhaps it's an armchair that needs a new lease of life. A window seat, a footstool, a set of dining chairs or a cushion you've been thinking of making.
Black gives the pattern structure. Brown brings warmth. Yellow catches the light. Orange brings energy.
Together, those four colours give this unmistakably 1980s London bus and Underground design an extraordinary ability to connect with different interiors, whether traditional, contemporary, colourful or restrained.
And this isn't fabric designed for a short life. Created for the demands of London's buses and Underground trains, where thousands of passengers use the seats week after week, it's ready for a rather more comfortable life in your home.
You don't need to recreate a London bus or Underground carriage. You just need an idea.
A design you love. Memories worth keeping. Something made to last.
From one metre to a complete interior
Whether you're recovering a favourite chair or upholstering an entire café, restaurant, hotel or commercial space, we can supply the fabric you need.
We regularly supply 20–100 metres for larger projects, with wholesale discounts available for bulk orders. Contact us to discuss your project, quantities and wholesale pricing.
Fabric and ordering details
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Design: Misha Black / District Line moquette
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Style: Iconic 1980s London bus and Underground design
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Colours: Orange, yellow, brown and black
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Fabric width: 125 cm
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Available as: Samples, cut pieces, linear metres and nominal 25m rolls
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Continuous lengths: Multiple metres supplied as one continuous piece unless otherwise agreed
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Applications: Upholstery, seating, cushions, footstools and decorative projects
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Bulk orders: Wholesale discounts available for larger quantities
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Delivery: Free UK standard delivery; international shipping calculated at checkout
Technical specifications
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Durability: Heavy-duty transport upholstery moquette, developed for intensive passenger use
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Abrasion resistance: Martindale test details available on request
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Fire performance: Ask us for applicable fire-test documentation and suitability for your intended application
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Commercial upholstery: Suitability depends on the complete upholstered assembly and relevant requirements
Not sure whether the colours will work in your room? Start with a sample and see the fabric for yourself.
Prefer a ready-made piece? See our matching Misha Black cushion.
Out of stock? Pre-orders are available. If this item is currently out of stock, you can still order it. Our usual pre-order lead time is 4–8 weeks.
