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Close-up of warm oatmeal linen with fine natural slub and plain weave

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Colefax and Fowler

Foss Oatmeal

Foss Linen II FabricF4218-17

Foss Oatmeal is a calm, softly woven linen in a warm oatmeal tone with a natural, lightly flecked look. The plain surface keeps the focus on its gentle texture and understated colour depth.

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About this fabric

Foss Oatmeal from Colefax and Fowler’s Foss Linen II is woven in 100% linen and comes in an approximate width of 138cm, with vertical and horizontal repeat both at 0cm. The swatch reads as a warm, pale oatmeal with a creamy beige cast, lifted by tiny irregular nubs and the natural slub of the linen yarn. Its surface has a dry, understated handle that gives the colour a quiet matte softness rather than a polished finish. With no repeat to interrupt it, this colourway is especially suited to clean-lined interiors where texture does the work.

How to use it

Use this oatmeal linen for loose covers, simple curtains or Roman blinds when you want a neutral that still feels tactile. It sits beautifully with timber, limestone and muted taupe upholstery, keeping a room light without looking stark.

A quietly textured neutral that layers easily with oak, stone and soft chalk whites.

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