Close-up of warm taupe-beige linen-look weave with fine tonal slubs

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GP & J Baker

Darwen Linen

Darwen Linen has a quiet, warm taupe-beige appearance with a fine, close weave visible across the swatch. Subtle tonal variation gives the plain surface a natural linen character without introducing a printed motif.

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See this fabric on GP & J Baker's own site, then order it through us.

About this fabric

The soft mushroom-taupe ground reads warm and muted, while the lightly irregular threads catch the light with understated depth. Its composition is 42% Viscose, 34% Cotton, 20% Linen and 4% Polyester, creating a refined woven texture. At 142 cm wide, it is suitable for curtains, loose upholstery, fixed upholstery and bedspreads. The 30,000 Martindale rub test supports regular upholstery use; after care is professional dry cleaning only, with no washing, bleaching or ironing.

How to use it

Use this warm taupe-beige on a relaxed armchair, sofa or upholstered headboard, then pair it with chalky creams, timber and gently contrasting brown or olive accents. Its understated plain weave also makes it an easy curtain or bedspread choice where texture is preferred over pattern.

A softly textured neutral for relaxed upholstery, curtains and layered bedroom schemes.

GP & J Baker Baker House Textures Fabric

Specification

Composition: 42% Viscose 34% Cotton 20% Linen 4% Polyester
Width: 142 cm (55.79")
Rub test (Martindale): 30,000 rubs
Suitable for: Curtains, Loose Upholstery, Fixed Upholstery, Bedspreads
Aftercare: Do Not Wash, Must be dry cleaned professionally, Do Not Bleach, Do Not Iron

Specification as published by GP & J Baker. 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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