The London Transport roundel travelled well past the boundaries of the capital
after World War 2. The Green Line and London Country bus networks penetrated
Hertfordshire, Berkshire, Essex and Kent. And those joyful, rural journeys used
vehicles like the Regent Four (RF) single decker with an exquisite moquette
design. Green Line whispers the countryside, class and geometry and it began
being used on seats in 1952. The moquette was designed by Ingles and Dutton. A
block and line formation in dark green, olive and red was purposely created to
enhance the striking optical effect and to accentuate the welcome to these
vehicles. But as was the case with a number of designs across London Transport
in posters and fabrics, red symbolised the city and green was the emblem of the
countryside. Green Line is a perfect homage to long, leisurely bus trips as the
rolling hills flew by. 


Perhaps the most rewarding projects are the ones you design and complete
yourself. We sell moquette off the roll, by the linear metre, for your own
upholstery and handicraft endeavours. Whether you fancy a set of 4 dining chairs
in District, a footstool in Straub or even a car interior in bygone Bournemouth,
we have rolls of moquette to choose from. Top tip: Moquette looks great when
mounted and framed too. 125cm wide sold by the metre, delivered as a continuous
length.