Close-up of soft blue-grey linen herringbone fabric with fine vertical stripes

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Colefax and Fowler

Oliver Slate

Hector FabricF4961-06

Oliver Slate is a cool, understated blue-grey linen with a fine herringbone effect that reads crisp rather than heavy. The woven pattern sits softly across the cloth, giving the swatch a tailored, quietly textural look.

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About this fabric

Woven in 100% linen, Oliver Slate has a refined, breathable handle and a width of approximately 144cm. The design shows a small herringbone with a horizontal repeat of about 4cm, creating a neat vertical rhythm across the surface. Its slate tone is lifted by pale blue and grey notes, so the fabric feels airy and restrained rather than dark or dense. The texture catches the light gently, making it an elegant choice where a subtle pattern is preferred. Care code Q 8 + T 3 and fire code √BM are supplied for this exact fabric.

How to use it

Use this cool slate shade on relaxed curtains, slim blinds, or upholstery with clean lines to keep the room feeling fresh. It pairs especially well with chalky whites, pale oak, and brushed metals for a calm, contemporary scheme.

A cool linen herringbone that feels clean and quietly tailored.

Colefax and Fowler Hector Fabric

Specification

Composition: 100% Linen
Width: 144cm approx
Pattern repeat: V 0cm / H 4cm approx
Fire code: √BM
Care code: Q 8 + T 3

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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