Ever seen textured, "hand-laid" paper? This is driver cone material equivalent. You're fine.
Do these woofers look right on these Dunlavys IVA's?
Looking at getting these speakers but in the close up showing the woofers they look very frayed- should they look this way or are they on their way out- thks for the advice- here is the link on audiogon-
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa23gb-dunlavy-full-range
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa23gb-dunlavy-full-range