Textured slate blue linen swatch with a fine woven crosshatch

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Colefax and Fowler

Flynn Blue

Flynn Blue is a quietly textured linen with a cool slate-blue surface and a natural, slightly slubbed look. The colour feels muted rather than bright, giving the cloth a calm, tailored presence.

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About this fabric

Woven in 100% linen, Flynn Blue has a relaxed crosshatched texture and no visible pattern repeat, so the emphasis stays on the fabric’s grain and subtle tonal movement. At approximately 139cm wide, it offers a practical width for both upholstery and drapery work. The blue reads as a softened slate shade with a lightly weathered finish, catching the light in a restrained way rather than appearing glossy. Its smart, understated character is supported by the supplied care code Q 8 + T 3 and fire code √BM.

How to use it

Use Flynn Blue to bring a composed, architectural note to a sofa, wing chair or loose-cover scheme. It also works beautifully at a window where the cool blue depth can soften daylight without feeling stark.

A cool, understated blue linen that suits tailored upholstery or relaxed drapery.

Colefax and Fowler Flynn Linen Fabric

Specification

Composition: 100% Linen
Width: 139cm 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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