Pale blue and neutral vertical stripe fabric swatch with fine woven texture

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Colefax and Fowler

Gilbert Stripe Old Blue

Name: Gilbert Stripe Old Blue
Brand: Colefax and Fowler
SKU: F4891-06

Sandford FabricF4891-06

Gilbert Stripe Old Blue is a slender, tailored stripe with a calm washed-blue character. The ground reads pale and airy, letting the fine vertical lines stand out without feeling sharp.

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

About this fabric

Woven in a 41% viscose, 36% cotton, 21% polyester and 2% linen blend, this fabric has a refined textile handle that suits both curtains and upholstery. The stripe repeats vertically with no set drop and a horizontal repeat of approximately 18cm, creating a neat, orderly rhythm across the width. In this colourway, the blue threads sit against a soft oatmeal-grey ground, with narrow tan and cream accents that keep the look muted rather than nautical. The overall effect is fresh, understated and slightly relaxed, while still feeling polished enough for classic interior schemes. It is approximately 142cm wide and carries a √BM fire code.

How to use it

Use it for tailored blinds, dining chairs or a neat armchair where the cool old blue can lift warmer woods and stone. It also works well with chalky neutrals and painted joinery, where the slender stripe adds structure without dominating.

A quietly tailored stripe that brings cool freshness to classic schemes.

Colefax and Fowler Sandford Fabric

Specification

Care code: Q 8 < T 3
Composition: 41% Viscose, 36% Cotton, 21% Polyester, 2% Linen
Fire code: √BM
Pattern repeat: V 0cm / 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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