Pale cream fabric with fine vertical old blue stripes and a lightly textured weave

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Colefax and Fowler

Embury Old Blue

Olney FabricF4936-02

Embury Old Blue is a fine vertical stripe with a softly washed, blue-cream character that reads calm and pared-back in the swatch. The narrow striation gives the surface a crisp, tailored rhythm without looking stark.

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About this fabric

This Olney fabric combines 44% viscose, 25% linen, 22% cotton, 6% acrylic and 3% polyester, giving the cloth a natural-looking handle with a refined, lightly dry texture. The repeat is vertical 0cm / horizontal 0cm approx, so the slender stripe runs cleanly through the full width rather than forming a large pattern. In this colourway the blue sits very quietly against a pale cream ground, with a cool, slightly chalky look rather than a bright contrast. At 144cm wide approx and with fire code √BH, it is practical for a range of decorative applications where a calm striped cloth is needed.

How to use it

Its restrained old blue notes work well with painted timber, pale oak and stone tones, bringing a tailored edge to relaxed interiors. Use it for curtains, cushions or a small-scale upholstered piece where the subtle stripe can lift a room without dominating it.

Use for tailored upholstery or lined curtains where a quiet blue-cream stripe feels crisp and versatile.

Colefax and Fowler Olney Fabric

Specification

Composition: 44% Viscose, 25% Linen, 22% Cotton, 6% Acrylic, 3% Polyester
Width: 144cm approx
Pattern repeat: V 0cm / H 0cm approx
Fire code: √BH
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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