Charcoal brown chevron weave on a warm beige ground, tightly repeated

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Colefax and Fowler

Tigre Charcoal

Name: Tigre Charcoal
Brand: Colefax and Fowler
SKU: F4861-01

Pelham FabricF4861-01

Tigre Charcoal shows a tight, rhythmic chevron-like pattern in charcoal brown and black against a warm flaxen ground. The effect is structured but softly variegated, giving the swatch a tailored, textural look.

charcoal brown on linen check small smart 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 82% viscose and 18% polyester, this fabric has a smooth, lightly lustrous handle that suits upholstery use, with enough presence for occasional drapery too. The repeat is approximately V 32cm / H 18cm, creating a compact vertical zigzag that reads crisp and disciplined across the surface. In this colourway, the charcoal motif sits over a beige-linen ground, so the contrast feels deep but not stark, with the dark lines catching the eye more than reflecting light. At 142cm wide, it offers practical coverage for larger pieces while keeping the pattern’s regular chevron movement intact.

How to use it

Use Tigre Charcoal on a sofa, banquette or club chair where its warm neutral ground can sit comfortably with oak, walnut and blackened metal. It also brings a sharper, more tailored note to curtains or Roman blinds in a layered, earthy room.

A refined small-scale chevron for tailored upholstery or statement drapery.

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Specification

Care code: Q 8 < T 3
Composition: 82% Viscose, 18% Polyester
Fire code: √BM
Pattern repeat: V 32cm / H 18cm 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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