Simon Houlding Upholstery
Soft white linen swatch with a subtle plain weave and fine natural texture

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Colefax and Fowler

Hector White

Hector FabricF4697-25

Hector White is a softly pared-back linen with a calm, chalky look and a very subtle woven texture. In this colourway, the white reads warm and diffused rather than stark.

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About this fabric

Woven in 100% linen, Hector White has a naturally slubbed surface that gives the plain design a gentle grain and a lightly lived-in feel. The swatch shows a soft white ground with just a whisper of warmth, so it feels fresh without looking sharp or clinical. With a width of approximately 139cm and a horizontal repeat of about 2cm, it is a practical cloth for large upholstery runs or full-length drapery where a simple, quiet surface is needed. The Q 8 + T 3 care code and √BM fire code make it a sensible choice for residential interiors where understated elegance matters.

How to use it

Use Hector White to soften darker timbers, pale painted joinery, or rooms with lots of natural light, where its linen texture can glow gently. It is especially effective on relaxed curtains, headboards, and upholstered pieces that benefit from a clean, airy finish.

A clean, quietly textured white that works beautifully across upholstery and drapery.

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Paint that goes with it

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To stand against it

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