Simon Houlding Upholstery
Soft warm taupe woven cotton fabric with a fine plain texture

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Heritage Panama Taupe

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Heritage Panama Taupe is a quietly refined cotton with a soft taupe surface and a lightly textured plain weave. The colour sits in a warm, pale neutral range that feels understated rather than flat.

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About this fabric

Woven in 100% cotton and supplied at 140cm wide, Heritage Panama Taupe has a simple, usable cloth handle suited to everyday interiors. There is no pattern repeat, so the fabric reads as a clean, continuous neutral with a fine woven texture visible across the surface. In this colourway, the taupe is softened with beige warmth and a gentle grey undertone, giving it a calm, adaptable look. The finish is matte and even, with just enough texture to keep it from feeling stark. Care instructions are AQV1<, and no performance features are noted.

How to use it

Use this warm taupe with oak, linen, and painted timber for a quiet layered scheme. It is an easy grounding shade for relaxed upholstery, cushions, or simple curtains where you want warmth without heaviness.

A calm taupe cotton that works neatly across upholstery and soft furnishings.

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