Close-up of warm brick-red woven fabric with beige and rust speckling

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Colefax and Fowler

Foley Red

Foley Red is a tightly woven cloth with a finely mottled surface that mixes brick red, warm rust and softer linen-toned highlights. The effect is earthy and textural rather than bright, giving the colourway a grounded, quietly tailored character.

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About this fabric

This Brett Weaves fabric from Colefax and Fowler has a small-scale woven texture with no visible repeat, creating a steady, even look across the surface. The 46% cotton, 32% viscose, 18% linen and 4% polyester composition gives the cloth a natural, slightly dry handle with enough body for structured use. In Foley Red, the weave reads as a warm brick shade softened by beige and ochre flecks, so the colour feels richer and less saturated than a clear scarlet. With a width of approximately 142cm and no performance features noted, it is a versatile decorative textile for classic interiors. The √BM fire code and Q 8 < T 3 care marking complete a specification suited to considered upholstery schemes.

How to use it

Use Foley Red on a dining chair, ottoman or accent armchair where its warm, speckled red can sit comfortably against timber and neutral upholstery. It also works well with heritage palettes, especially cream paintwork, tobacco leather and muted green accents.

Pairs beautifully with oak, linen neutrals and aged brass for a grounded, tailored look.

Colefax and Fowler Brett Weaves Fabric

Specification

Composition: 46% Cotton, 32% Viscose, 18% Linen, 4% Polyester
Width: 142cm approx
Pattern repeat: V 0cm / H 0cm approx
Fire code: √BM
Care code: Q 8 < T 3

Specification as published by Colefax and Fowler. 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

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To sit quietly behind it

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To stand against it

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