London Bus Routemaster (RM) Bus Moquette Laptop Case

Original London Routemaster Moquette Fabric – Douglas Scott Design – Sold by the Metre

Bring home one of the most recognisable fabrics in British transport history with this genuine Original London Routemaster moquette, the iconic design created as an integral part of Douglas Scott’s vision for London’s famous red bus.

Before mobile phones. Before Oyster cards. Before air conditioning. There was the Routemaster.

When industrial designer Douglas Scott was commissioned to create the Routemaster in the early 1950s, he designed far more than a bus. He created a complete travelling environment. Every element worked together: the graceful exterior, the bright yellow ceiling (which later earned the affectionate nickname “Fagnolia” as years of tobacco smoke gently discoloured it), polished grab rails, ribbed flooring and this distinctive woven moquette.

You could be forgiven for thinking the rest of the bus was designed simply to complement the moquette. In reality, Douglas Scott conceived the entire interior as a single design, with the fabric playing a central role in one of the most celebrated examples of British industrial design.

For decades, this fabric accompanied millions of journeys across the capital. School journeys. Family outings. Swimming lessons. Saturday shopping in the West End. Theatre trips. Climbing upstairs for the coveted front seat. Standing on the open rear platform. Watching London unfold through rain-speckled windows. Thousands of ordinary journeys that quietly became part of London’s collective memory.

Woven into every one of those moments was this distinctive moquette. It never sought attention, yet it became one of the defining elements of an interior recognised around the world. It witnessed conversations, celebrations, family traditions and everyday routines, quietly helping to create an experience that generations of Londoners would remember for a lifetime.

Engineered for one of the busiest public transport systems in the world, genuine Routemaster moquette was built to withstand decades of continuous use. Its dense woven construction delivers exceptional durability, abrasion resistance and colour retention while preserving the rich texture and bold geometric design that made it instantly recognisable.

Today, original Routemaster moquette has become increasingly difficult to obtain. Whether you’re restoring a heritage vehicle or creating something entirely unique, this authentic fabric allows you to own not simply a piece of upholstery, but a genuine piece of Britain’s design heritage.

Bring a Piece of London’s History Home

Whether you’re faithfully restoring a classic Routemaster or creating something entirely your own, this iconic fabric brings character, craftsmanship and history to every project.

Perfect for:

• Heritage bus and vehicle restorations.
• Dining chairs, armchairs and statement furniture.
• Footstools and benches.
• Campervan and motorhome interiors.
• Home bars, garden pubs and railway rooms.
• Feature cushions and upholstery accents.
• Museums, exhibitions and retail displays.
• Film, television and theatre productions.
• Framed textile artwork celebrating British transport design.

Whether it’s the dining chair your family gathers around, the footstool beside your favourite armchair, a beautifully restored Routemaster or a framed piece of British design history on your wall, this is more than fabric. It’s a conversation starter. A reminder of an era when thoughtful design shaped everyday life. A genuine piece of transport history, ready to become part of your own story.

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Original Routemaster moquette, Douglas Scott, London Transport fabric, Routemaster upholstery, vintage London bus fabric, heritage bus restoration, British industrial design, transport upholstery, authentic moquette, bus seat fabric, mid-century design, London bus memorabilia

One for the office supremo who wants to look the part on their journey to work. Picture yourself unveiling your laptop from a gorgeous moquette laptop case. Zipped on three sides, these lined cases are big enough to suit most laptop computers on the market today. Strong zips and beautify finished inside and out, be the talk of the train with one of our computer cases. Dimensions: 34cm x 24cm. Designed for a 13" laptop.