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Deep charcoal grey cotton fabric with fine horizontal woven texture

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Chelsea Charcoal

Eco -Friendly Ranges Fabric

Chelsea Charcoal is a deep, cool charcoal cotton with a fine, quietly textured surface that reads almost solid from a distance. The tone is dark and restrained, with just enough woven movement to keep the cloth from looking flat.

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About this fabric

Woven in 100% BCI Cotton, Chelsea Charcoal has a measured, low-sheen finish that suits a clean, contemporary interior. The fabric is 140cm wide with no pattern repeat, making the subtle horizontal slub and fine crosswise grain the main visual interest. Its charcoal colour sits in the darker end of grey, feeling cool rather than warm and giving the cloth a calm, architectural look. With no performance features noted and care code AQW1<, it is presented as a straightforward upholstery or curtain weight for considered schemes.

How to use it

Pair this charcoal shade with pale oak, soft white, or brushed metal to sharpen its cool undertone. It also works well as a grounding neutral beside lighter greys and muted blues.

Use it for tailored upholstery or streamlined curtains when you want a dark, understated finish.

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