Soft oatmeal cream plain woven fabric with a subtle linen-like texture

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Ashley Wilde

Austen Linen

Austen Linen is a softly toned plain fabric with a calm oatmeal-cream look and a subtle linen-style surface. The finish appears smooth and restrained, letting the colour do the work rather than any visible pattern.

soft oatmeal cream plain none relaxed drapery

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About this fabric

Woven in 90% recycled polyester and 10% polyester, Austen Linen is specified for drapes only and has a 140cm width. At 200gsm, it reads as a substantial curtain cloth rather than a sheer, with a gentle body that suits clean hanging lines. The swatch shows a warm, muted cream with a faint beige cast and a low, even texture that catches light softly across the surface. With no repeat and a plain style, it offers an understated backdrop that feels neat and contemporary.

How to use it

Use this soft oatmeal tone for full-length curtains, relaxed Romans, or layered sheers where you want warmth without visual weight. It pairs naturally with pale timber, stone, and brushed metal finishes.

A quiet neutral that keeps a room feeling light and tailored.

Ashley Wilde Darwin Collection Fabric

Specification

Composition: 90% Recycled Polyester, 10% Polyester
Width: 140 cm
Suitable for: Drapes Only
Style: Plains
Weight: 200 gsm
Weight (per linear metre): 280 g/m
Country of origin: India

Specification as published by Ashley Wilde. We will confirm the current details with them before you order.

Made up by us

Every metre we order is cut, sewn and fitted in our own Heybridge workshop, with Simon over every stage. Reupholstery, bespoke pieces, curtains, blinds and headboards.

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Paint that goes with it

Two ways to take the room. Both colours are from houses we hold, so a pot can come off the same order as the cloth. Screens shift colour, so treat these as a direction and bring the cloth to the shelf before you buy the paint.

To sit quietly behind it

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To stand against it

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