Muted old blue linen herringbone fabric with a fine chevron weave

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Colefax and Fowler

Jenson Old Blue

Name: Jenson Old Blue
Brand: Colefax and Fowler
SKU: F4773-06

Jenson Old Blue shows a fine linen herringbone with a calm, weathered blue tone. The tiny chevron pattern reads softly rather than sharply, giving the surface a tailored but easy feel.

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About this fabric

Woven in 100% linen, this Jenson Linen colourway has a dry, natural handle and a neat small-scale herringbone effect visible across the whole swatch. The 144cm approximate width and 1cm horizontal repeat make it a practical choice for made-to-measure window treatments, while the vertical repeat is effectively non-existent at 0cm. Old Blue sits in a muted, greyed blue range, so the pattern feels understated and slightly aged rather than bright or nautical. The overall look is crisp enough for smart interiors but softened by the linen texture and the restrained sheen in the weave.

How to use it

Use Jenson Old Blue for curtains, Roman blinds or light upholstery accents where a cool, settled blue is needed. It pairs well with chalk whites, pale oak and brushed metals, letting the small herringbone add structure without visual noise.

A cool, quietly tailored blue that suits relaxed curtains and refined blinds.

Colefax and Fowler Jenson Linen Fabric

Specification

Care code: Q 8 + T 3
Composition: 100% Linen
Fire code: √BM
Pattern repeat: V 0cm / H 1cm approx
Width: 144cm 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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