Close-up of warm terracotta-red woven fabric with fine textured vertical rib

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Colefax and Fowler

Croft Red

Chester FabricF4851-09

Croft Red is a richly grounded red with a warm, earthy cast and a finely textured woven surface. The close weave gives the colour a quiet depth, with lighter yarn flecks softening the overall finish.

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About this fabric

This Chester fabric by Colefax and Fowler is composed of 44% Cotton, 28% Linen, 14% Wool, 13% Polyester and 1% Polyamide, with an approximate width of 143cm. The cloth shows a compact, tactile weave with no repeat, so the colour reads cleanly across larger upholstered surfaces. Croft Red sits between rust and terracotta, with a warm red-brown character rather than a bright primary red. Its slightly heathered texture catches the light gently, giving the shade a lived-in richness that feels smart rather than showy. Care code Q 8 + T 3 and fire code √BM are supplied for this exact fabric.

How to use it

Use Croft Red on a sofa, armchair or banquette where its warm terracotta depth can add weight to pale plaster, oak or stone. It also works well with tobacco leather, aged brass and muted greens for a layered, traditional look.

A warm, grounded red that brings depth to classic seating and tailored soft furnishings.

Colefax and Fowler Chester Fabric

Specification

Composition: 44% Cotton, 28% Linen, 14% Wool, 13% Polyester, 1% Polyamide
Width: 143cm 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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