Pixel by pixel, sharp and clean. Very light pattern with clear lines.
Source M.Ashok
A dark background pattern/texture of a dimpled metal plate.
Source V. Hartikainen
Seamless , tileable CC-0 texture. Created by my own, feel free to use wherever you want!
Source Linolafett
A seamless pattern based on a tile that can be achieved by selecting the rectangle in Inkscape and using shift+alt+i.
Source Firkin
Remixed from a drawing in 'Analecta Eboracensia', Thomas Widdrington, 1897.
Source Firkin
Light gray version of the Binding pattern that looks a bit like fabric.
Source Newbury
Pattern produced in Paint.net using the Vibrato plug-in.
Source Firkin
Abstract Geometric Monochrome Pattern Prismatic No Background
Source GDJ
A seamlessly repeating background pattern of wood. The image is procedurally generated, and, I think, it's turned out quite well.
Source V. Hartikainen
You know you can’t get enough of these linen-fabric-y patterns.
Source James Basoo
A repeating gloomy background image. This one consists of a pattern of black chains layered on top of a dark textured background.
Source V. Hartikainen
An abstract texture of water. It's not perfect, but will do. You may download if you like it.
Source V. Hartikainen
A hint of orange color, and some crossed and embossed lines.
Source Adam Anlauf
Derived from an image that was uploaded to Pixabay by Kaz
Source Firkin
Element of beach pattern with background.
Source Rones
This ons is quite old school looking. Retro, even. I like it.
Source Arno Declercq
Prismatic Geometric Tessellation Pattern 4 No Background
Source GDJ
Remixed from a drawing in 'Maidenhood; or, the Verge of the Stream', Laura Jewry, 1876.
Source Firkin
Here's a new paper-like background for free use on personal and commercial projects (this applies to all background patterns here).
Source V. Hartikainen
This one is rather fun and playful. The 2X could be used at 1X too!
Source Welsley
Recreated from a pattern found in 'Az Osztrák-Magyar Monarchia irásban és képben', 1882. To get the tile this is based on select the rectangle in Inkscape and use shift+alt+i.
Source Firkin
Prismatic Isometric Cube Wireframe Pattern No Background
Source GDJ
Derived from elements found in a floral ornament drawing on Pixabay.
Source Firkin