Deep ruby red crushed velvet-style fabric with a soft, tonal pile

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Colefax and Fowler

Keats Red

Name: Keats Red
Brand: Colefax and Fowler
SKU: F3914-09

Keats FabricF3914-09

Keats Red is a sumptuous, ruby-toned fabric with a soft, crushed velvet appearance and a deep, glowing pile. The colour reads rich and saturated, with darker shadows that give the surface a moody, antique warmth.

deep ruby red plain none luxe upholstery

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See this fabric on Colefax and Fowler's own site, then order it through us.

About this fabric

Woven in 70% viscose and 30% cotton, this fabric has a smooth, light-catching finish that gives the red real depth and movement. The swatch shows a plain surface rather than a pattern, with a subtly crushed texture that breaks up the light and creates tonal variation across the pile. With no repeat to contend with and an approximate width of 142cm, it is straightforward to pattern-match for upholstery or drapery projects where the colour itself is the focus. The shade sits firmly in a deep crimson range, reading luxurious and dramatic rather than bright or cherry-red. Care code Q 8 < T 3 and fire code √CM are supplied for reference.

How to use it

Use Keats Red on a statement chair, ottoman or dining banquette where its deep ruby tone can anchor a room. It works especially well with walnut, aged brass and soft neutrals that let the colour stay intense.

Pair with dark wood and warm metallics to keep the rich red feeling tailored rather than overpowering.

Colefax and Fowler Keats Fabric

Specification

Care code: Q 8 < T 3
Composition: 70% Viscose, 30% Cotton
Fire code: √CM
Pattern repeat: V 0cm / H 0cm approx
Width: 142cm 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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