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Soft warm clay-beige plain weave cotton fabric swatch

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Chelsea Clay

Eco -Friendly Ranges Fabric

Chelsea Clay is a quietly earthy neutral with a warm beige-clay cast and a soft matte finish. The surface shows a fine plain weave that gives the colour a calm, even depth.

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About this fabric

Woven in 100% BCI Cotton, Chelsea Clay has a natural-feeling texture that sits comfortably in the middle ground between upholstery and drapery use. The 140cm width makes it practical for a range of interior projects, and the 0cm pattern repeat keeps the cloth visually steady across larger spans. In the image, the shade reads as a muted clay beige rather than a yellow cream, with a gentle warmth that softens in the light. The weave is visible but understated, adding subtle character without distracting from the colour.

How to use it

Use Chelsea Clay for relaxed, tonal schemes where you want warmth without heaviness: it pairs well with oak, putty, linen white and aged brass. On curtains or a tailored sofa, the muted beige-clay note will keep the room feeling light but grounded.

A softly earthy neutral that works beautifully on clean-lined upholstery or simple curtains.

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