Soft warm beige linen swatch with a fine plain weave and subtle clay undertone

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Colefax and Fowler

Foss Clay

Name: Foss Clay
Brand: Colefax and Fowler
SKU: F4218-50

Foss Clay is a quietly earthy linen with a soft, even surface and a warm beige-clay cast. The plain weave gives it a calm, unfussy look that reads natural and refined in the light.

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See this fabric on Colefax and Fowler's own site, then order it through us.

About this fabric

Woven in 100% linen, Foss Clay has a fine, matte texture and a very subtle cross-weave that keeps the surface looking crisp rather than heavy. The colour sits in a warm beige range with a gentle clay undertone, so it feels softer and deeper than a pale neutral but less red than a true terracotta. With no visible repeat and an approximate width of 138cm, it is an easy cloth to pattern-match into simple upholstery or tailored curtains. The understated finish works well where a room needs warmth, texture and a grounded neutral rather than a bold statement.

How to use it

Use Foss Clay on relaxed armchairs, cushions or softly tailored curtains where its warm beige tone can sit alongside oak, limestone and aged brass. It is especially effective in rooms that need a natural neutral with a touch more depth than stone or oat.

A quiet natural linen that brings warmth without overpowering a scheme.

Colefax and Fowler Foss Linen II Fabric

Specification

Care code: Q 8 + T 3
Composition: 100% Linen
Fire code: √BM
Pattern repeat: V 0cm / H 0cm approx
Width: 138cm approx

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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