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Linen Finish Stainless Steel Sheet — Embossed & Etched

The soft, woven texture of fabric on a metal surface: a fine pattern that diffuses light the way linen cloth does, instead of reflecting it in a single sharp line like Hairline.
Patterns
Beaded, crosshatch, bead curtain
Grades
201, 304/304L, 316/316L, 430
Base
Matte vintage or mirror
Coloring
PVD / water plating
Coating
PVD chrome or nano, optional
Lead time
7–10 days in stock, 25–30 days custom
Etched Linen Natural Color Stainless Steel Sheet

What is linen finish stainless steel?

Linen finish is produced in two ways — embossed (the pattern is rolled into the sheet with matched roll molds) or etched (the pattern is formed into the surface chemically or by laser). We offer three patterns — beaded linen, crosshatch linen and bead curtain linen — in finishes from natural silver to red copper and antique bronze gold.
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Beaded linen.

Beaded linen is embossed: a fabric-like pattern pressed into the sheet with matched male and female roll molds, giving the surface real depth you can feel — not just see.
Hides marks: because the texture physically scatters light and breaks up the surface, it's especially effective at hiding fingerprints, smudges, and light scratches, which is why it's a long-standing choice for high-traffic contact surfaces like elevator interiors.
Small oval beads in vertical rows: identical beads packed edge to edge, staggered from row to row like knitted stitches. It’s the deepest, most tactile of our linen textures, which is why we produce it as a rolled relief. Available across five standard tones:
Embossed Beaded Linen Natural Silver Stainless Steel Sheet

Natural Silver Embossed Beaded Linen Sheet S26-EM05

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Embossed Beaded Linen Graphite Grey Stainless Steel Sheet

Graphite Grey Embossed Beaded Linen Sheet S26-EM06

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Embossed Beaded Linen Sand Gold Stainless Steel Sheet

Sand Gold Embossed Beaded Linen Sheet S26-EM07

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Embossed Beaded Linen Champagne Gold Stainless Steel Sheet

Champagne Gold Embossed Beaded Linen Sheet S26-EM08

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Embossed Beaded Linen Antique Bronze Stainless Steel Sheet

Antique Bronze Embossed Beaded Linen Sheet S26-EM09

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Crosshatch linen.

Crosshatch linen is etched: the pattern is formed into the surface through a chemical or laser process rather than mechanical pressing, so the lines and dots carry a relief you can feel.
Color-friendly surface: the etched surface takes PVD color evenly across fine detail, which suits large panel applications and decorative color work.
Crossing lines and dotted blocks: horizontal and vertical lines cross in an irregular grid, filled with small dotted blocks — the closest of our patterns to the warp and weft of real linen cloth.
Etched Linen Pattern Purple Stainless Steel Sheet

Purple Crosshatch Linen Sheet S26-EM12

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Etched Linen Pattern Elegant Grey Stainless Steel Sheet

Elegant Grey Crosshatch Linen Sheet S26-EM10

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Etched Linen Cloud Carbon Grey Stainless Steel Sheet

Cloud Carbon Grey Crosshatch Linen Sheet S26-EM11

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Etched Linen Antique Bronze Gold Stainless Steel Sheet

Antique Bronze Gold Crosshatch Linen Sheet S26-EM13

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Bead curtain linen.

Bead curtain linen is also etched, so the strands carry a relief you can feel and take PVD color evenly across fine detail.
Vertical bead strands: fine strands of tiny beads run top to bottom in uneven lengths, like a hanging bead curtain. It's a directional pattern that reads as vertical lines from a distance.
Install in one direction: because the strands run vertically, keep every panel the same way up so the lines stay continuous across joints.
Etched Textile Weave Pattern Starry Deep Grey Stainless Steel Sheet

Bead Curtain Linen Starry Deep Grey Stainless Steel Sheet S26-EM17

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Etched Textile Weave Pattern Red Copper Stainless Steel Sheet

Bead Curtain Linen Red Copper Stainless Steel Sheet S26-EM16

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Etched Textile Weave Pattern Gray Stainless Steel Sheet

Bead Curtain Linen Gray Stainless Steel Sheet S26-EM15

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Etched Textile Weave Pattern Cloud Carbon Stainless Steel Sheet

Bead Curtain Linen Cloud Carbon Stainless Steel Sheet S26-EM18

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Beaded vs crosshatch vs bead curtain linen.

How the three linen patterns compare.
Attribute
Beaded linen
Crosshatch linen
Bead curtain linen
Process
Embossed — rolled in with male/female roll molds
Etched relief — you can feel the pattern
Etched relief — you can feel the pattern
Surface
Real textured relief — you can feel the pattern
Flatter, pattern read visually more than tactilely
Flatter, pattern read visually more than tactilely
Pattern
Uniform oval beads in staggered vertical rows
Irregular grid of crossing lines with dotted blocks
Vertical bead strands of uneven length, directional
Fingerprint / scratch concealment
Strong — texture scatters light and hides marks
Moderate to strong, depending on base (matte vs mirror)
Moderate to strong, depending on base (matte vs mirror)
Colors
Natural silver, graphite grey, sand gold, champagne gold, antique bronze
Purple, elegant grey, cloud carbon grey, antique bronze gold
Starry deep grey, red copper, gray, cloud carbon
Best for
High-contact surfaces — elevator interiors, handrails, panels needing durability
Large flat panels, decorative color work, precise fine-pattern detail
Large flat panels, decorative color work, precise fine-pattern detail
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Product Details

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Standard Sizes & Thickness

Sheet Thickness
0.3mm – 3.0mm (30–11 Gauge)
Recommended Decorative Range
0.5mm – 2.0mm
Metric Sizes (Width x Length)
1000x2000, 1219x2438, 1219x3048, 1500x3000 mm
Imperial Sizes (Width x Length)
3.28x6.56, 4.00x8.00, 4.00x10.00, 4.92x9.84 ft
Coil Width Options
1000mm / 1219mm / 1500mm
Coil Weight Range
3–5 Tons (Custom Slitting Available)
Custom Sizing
Coil slitting & cut-to-length options available

Material & Processing Data

Substrate Options

AISI 201, 304, 304L, 316, 316L, 430

Base Surface Grain
Linen Finish
Coloring Methods
Standard Lead Time
7–10 Days (In Stock) / 25–30 Days (Custom)
Forward / Bulk Orders
30–45 Days
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Applications of linen finish stainless steel sheets.

All linen finish stainless steel sheets are available on two base finishes: a matte, aged vintage base that mutes the surface further for a calmer, less reflective look, or a mirror-polished base that keeps the weave dense and gives a high-gloss, reflective result.

Elevator interiors, cabin walls & handrails

The most common use case for linen finish, valued for its fingerprint- and scratch-concealing surface in high-touch, high-traffic spaces.

Wall cladding & feature walls

Corridors and interior surfaces where a fabric-like texture softens the look of a metal surface; matte vintage is especially suited to hotel lobbies, restaurants, and corridors where the material should recede into the background rather than draw attention to itself.

Retail and storefront display panels

Mirror-base dense texture's high-gloss, reflective surface suits displays and storefront panels meant to catch the eye as part of a brand or product presentation.

Architectural trim & column cladding

Durable, low-maintenance alternative to painted or laminate surfaces in public spaces.

Linen finish FAQ.

Questions buyers ask before ordering linen finish stainless steel.

Does linen finish stainless steel show fingerprints?

Much less than flat finishes. The texture scatters light and breaks up the surface, so fingerprints, smudges and light scratches are far less visible — the reason linen finish is a long-standing choice for elevator interiors and other high-touch surfaces.

How is linen finish made?

Two ways. Beaded linen is embossed — pressed in with matched male and female roll molds. Crosshatch linen and bead curtain linen are etched, chemically or by laser, without pressing. Both processes leave a relief you can feel; the etched patterns also take PVD color evenly across fine detail.

What is bead curtain linen?

An etched linen pattern of fine bead strands running vertically in uneven lengths, like a hanging bead curtain. It's directional, so install every panel the same way up to keep the lines continuous across joints.

Which base finishes are available?

Two: a matte, aged vintage base for a calmer, less reflective look, or a mirror-polished base for a dense, high-gloss, reflective result.

Can I add a scratch-resistant coating?

Yes. Both embossed and etched linen can be upgraded with a PVD chrome coating or a nano-level protective coating, applied on top of the base texture and color as a separate, optional step.

Which grades, thicknesses and sizes do you supply?

201, 304, 304L, 316, 316L and 430. Sheet thickness runs 0.3–3.0 mm (30–11 gauge), with 0.5–2.0 mm recommended for decorative use. Standard sheets are 1000×2000, 1219×2438, 1219×3048 and 1500×3000 mm, with coil slitting and cut to length available.

What is the lead time?

7 to 10 days for stock and 25 to 30 days for custom orders; forward and bulk orders take 30 to 45 days.

Why project buyers work with Sanmei Metal

Material-driven, engineering-supported, execution-ready. One supplier from the mill to your site.

An integrated fabrication network in Foshan.

Material, surface processing and fabrication lines within reach of each other, coordinated as one order.
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Every order ships with a Mill Test Report traced to its heat number, and SGS testing is available on request. These are real documents from our mill partners and our project work.
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