A Calicot-Finish Panel Built for Both-Face Visibility
The Saviola A/A decorative panel in Anthracite Linen delivers the same GSX7R decor on both faces, finished in the Calicot texture. At 16 mm thick and 83-5/16 by 110-1/4 inches, this TFL panel is sized for tall casework runs where both sides of a component will be seen — open shelving, room dividers, cabinet boxes with exposed interiors, and back panels framed into a visible opening.
Key Features
- 13-hour water-resistant core — a vendor test result, not a wet-area rating, and useful where spills and humidity are routine.
- 100% post-consumer recycled core — the Gruppo Saviola board program is built entirely from reclaimed wood fiber.
- CARB2 compliant — meets the California formaldehyde emission limits that commercial and residential specifications ask for.
- CARB2 hardwood particleboard core — the substrate the decor is fused to.
- A/A grade pair: both faces carry the GSX7R Anthracite Linen decor to the same appearance standard, so neither side requires a second operation or a cover-up.
- Calicot finish: a linen-structured surface texture gives the panel a tactile, fabric-like character that reads distinctly under raking light.
- 16 mm thickness: a slim profile that reduces component weight without sacrificing the edge quality a tight cabinet box demands.
- Large-format sheet: 83-5/16 by 110-1/4 inches yields 63.79 square feet per sheet, supporting tall door blanks and full-height side panels from a single cut.
- TFL construction: the decorative face is fused directly to the board under heat and pressure, leaving no glue line to open at the edge.
- Matching ABS edgebanding available: factory color-matched banding closes the cut edge so face and edge read as one continuous surface.
Where This Panel Earns Its Keep
Anthracite Linen occupies a specific visual register: not a flat neutral, not a heavy black, but a structured mid-dark tone with woven surface movement. That character makes it a natural fit for contemporary casework that uses the panel's texture as a design detail rather than hiding it behind a door. Open-shelf library units, back-painted display niches, and freestanding wardrobe boxes all benefit from a panel that holds up on whichever side faces the room. The large sheet size means a full-height side panel or a 96-inch door blank comes off one sheet, keeping seams out of the elevation.
Construction and Finish
The Calicot finish is a defined texture family within the Saviola collection, embossed to reproduce the compressed weave of linen cloth. It is a physical relief pressed into the TFL face, not a photographic effect, which means the texture is consistent across the sheet and reads the same way under changing light. Because TFL fuses the paper and resin directly into the board, the face is integral to the substrate rather than bonded to it. The 16 mm board thickness is a working dimension: slim enough to keep a full-height panel manageable, substantial enough that a confirmat screw or cam lock drives cleanly without breakthrough risk.
Shops and Specifiers Who Order This Sheet
Cabinet shops producing contemporary European-style boxes will find the A/A construction removes a planning constraint — no face tracking, no orientation mark, no backer to hide. Commercial fixture makers working with open display structures rely on it for the same reason. Interior designers specifying a dark linen texture for a feature wall or a built-in wardrobe can use this panel across every visible component, confident that face and interior read consistently. At 16 mm, the panel is also a practical choice where hardware clearances are tight and shaving a few millimeters from the cabinet side matters.
What does A/A mean on this panel?
Both faces carry the Anthracite Linen decor in GSX7R to the same appearance grade. Either face can be the show face, and neither side is a plain backer.
Is matching edgebanding available in Anthracite Linen?
Yes. Matching ABS edgebanding in the GSX7R decor is available for the Saviola collection. Confirm the width you need against your panel thickness and finishing method.
Can I get this panel in an A/B version at a different sheet size?
A/B and A/A panels in the same color sometimes ship at different nominal dimensions within the Saviola collection. Check the companion listing for the A/B panel in GSX7R if an A/B sheet size suits your cut list better.
Is matching HPL available for Saviola colors?
Yes. Saviola matching HPL is stocked in two sheet sizes: 73 by 120 inches and 60 by 120 inches. The 60-inch sheet is the one to order if your shop cannot process the wider format.
How does Calicot texture behave at a joint between two panels?
Because Calicot is a defined finish family, two sheets from the same production run share the same emboss pattern and sheen level. A tight-fitted joint between panels reads consistently rather than showing a visible texture break.
One Sheet, Both Sides Ready
When the design calls for a dark linen surface that works from every angle, the A/A construction in Anthracite Linen means the panel is ready to install without orientation decisions or extra shop operations — just cut, band, and build.
