CSS: Creating textured backgrounds

Question

I am currently struggling with setting an image background for my site that will load fast enough. I have used data url image and even optomized images but its taking to long wh

Answer 1

with latest CSS3 technology, it is possible to create textured background. Check this out: http://lea.verou.me/css3patterns/#

but it still limited on so many aspect. And browser support is also not so ready.

your best bet is using small texture image and make repeat to that background. you could get some nice ready to use texture image here:

http://subtlepatterns.com