Dark abstract patterned fabric in black and muted gold with fine shimmer

Porter & Stone

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Porter & Stone

Babylon FR Onyx

Name: Babylon FR Onyx
Brand: Porter & Stone

Shimmer FR Fabric

Babylon FR Onyx has a deep, inky ground lifted by a fine metallic glint that gives the surface a low, smoky shimmer. The repeating abstract motif reads bold and textural, with the light catching the weave to reveal a mica-like edge.

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See this fabric on Porter & Stone's own site, then order it through us.

About this fabric

This colourway pairs near-black onyx tones with a muted gold-silver sparkle, so the pattern feels rich rather than high-contrast. The 95% polyester and 5% lurex composition gives the surface its subtle flash, while the 140cm width makes it practical for a range of interior projects. With a 24cm vertical repeat, the design settles into a rhythmic, large-scale pattern that keeps its impact across wider spans. Catalogued as a fabric with no performance features noted, it suits decorative schemes that want depth, sheen and a darker, more atmospheric finish.

How to use it

Use Babylon FR Onyx on a tailored armchair, banquet seating or full-length curtains for a moody, polished look. Its dark base and soft metallic flicker work especially well with walnut timber, bronze details and warm neutral walls.

Use for dramatic upholstery or statement drapes where the subtle shimmer can catch the light.

Porter & Stone Shimmer FR Fabric

Specification

Care: NQT1<
Composition: 95% polyester 5% lurex
Pattern repeat: 24cm V
Width: 140cm

Specification as published by Porter & Stone. 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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