Close-up of soft ivory linen with a fine plain weave and subtle slub texture

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Colefax and Fowler

Hector Ivory

Name: Hector Ivory
Brand: Colefax and Fowler
SKU: F4697-05

Hector FabricF4697-05

Hector Ivory is a quietly refined linen in a soft ivory white, with the faint slub and vertical grain that give it a natural, gently tailored look.

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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, Hector Ivory has a crisp but relaxed handle that reads as light and breathable in the swatch. The colour is a pale ivory-white rather than a stark optical white, with a subtle warmth that softens the surface. Its nearly plain appearance is broken only by the fine woven texture and a very slight horizontal rhythm from the 2cm approx repeat. At 139cm approx wide, it suits both curtains and lighter upholstery pieces where a calm, understated finish is wanted.

How to use it

Use this colourway to brighten a scheme without losing softness; it works especially well with pale oak, limewashed walls and chalky neutrals. The ivory tone also layers neatly with deeper taupes or muted greens for a restrained, elegant contrast.

A clean ivory linen that keeps a room feeling light and tailored.

Colefax and Fowler Hector Fabric

Specification

Care code: Q 8 + T 3
Composition: 100% Linen
Fire code: √BM
Pattern repeat: V 0cm / H 2cm 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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