Coral-red striped woven fabric with pale slubby vertical threads

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Colefax and Fowler

Carnforth Red

Name: Carnforth Red
Brand: Colefax and Fowler
SKU: F4799-03

Tarn FabricF4799-03

Carnforth Red shows a warm coral-red ground lifted by pale, slubby vertical striations that give the surface a softened, handwoven look. The effect is lively rather than dark, with the lighter threads breaking up the colour and adding movement across the cloth.

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About this fabric

This fabric is composed of 41% viscose, 40% linen, 11% cotton, 5% acrylic and 3% polyester, and it has a width of approximately 139cm with a vertical and horizontal repeat of 0cm. In this colourway, the red reads as a bright coral with pink warmth rather than a deep brick tone, and the pale yarns create a dry, textured stripe that softens the overall finish. The weave appears open and tactile, with the linen content contributing to the visible slub and the viscose adding a gentle sheen in the lighter threads. Its balanced handle and decorative stripe make it suitable for both upholstery and drapery use where a fresh, characterful red is wanted.

How to use it

Use Carnforth Red on an armchair, occasional sofa or Roman blind where its coral tone can lift neutral walls. It pairs particularly well with oak, chalky whites and muted plaster pinks.

A lively coral-red weave that adds warmth without feeling heavy.

Colefax and Fowler Tarn Fabric

Specification

Care code: Q 8 + T 3
Composition: 41% Viscose, 40% Linen, 11% Cotton, 5% Acrylic, 3% Polyester
Fire code: √BM
Pattern repeat: V 0cm / H 0cm approx
Width: 139cm 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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Paint that goes with it

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To sit quietly behind it

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To stand against it

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