Pale dusty blue striped fabric with soft neutral horizontal texture

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Colefax and Fowler

Silas Old Blue

Name: Silas Old Blue
Brand: Colefax and Fowler
SKU: F4728-04

Hamlin FabricF4728-04

Silas Old Blue has a calm, faded look, with narrow horizontal striations and a gently mottled surface that softens the stripe. The blue reads as pale and dusty rather than bright, sitting quietly against the warmer neutral threads.

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About this fabric

This Colefax and Fowler fabric is woven in a linen-rich blend of 22% Linen, 22% Polyester, 22% Viscose, 19% Cotton, 12% Wool and 3% Polyamide, giving the surface a dry, lightly textured handle. The repeat is approximately V 24cm / H 7cm, and the small horizontal stripe feels understated because the bands are softened by pale beige, grey and washed blue tones. The overall effect is muted and airy, with a chalky blue cast that catches the light without looking crisp or stark. At approximately 139cm wide, it is a versatile cloth for considered interior schemes, and the fire code is √BM.

How to use it

Use this colourway on a tailored armchair, headboard or bench where the restrained blue can cool down warmer woods and painted finishes. It also pairs well with oyster, putty and weathered oak for a calm, layered scheme.

A quiet blue with lineny texture that works neatly on upholstery or relaxed curtains.

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Specification

Care code: Q 8 < T 3
Composition: 22% Linen, 22% Polyester, 22% Viscose, 19% Cotton, 12% Wool, 3% Polyamide
Fire code: √BM
Pattern repeat: V 24cm / H 7cm approx
Width: 139cm 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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