Close-up of muted olive green fabric with softly mottled, brushed tonal texture

GP & J Baker

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GP & J Baker

Bray Olive

Essential Colour III - Colour FabricBF11187.730

Bray Olive has a deep, earthy olive tone with subtle tonal movement across its softly textured surface. The close-up image shows a quiet, plain finish rather than a defined motif, with darker and lighter areas shifting gently through the pile or weave.

muted olive green cotton plain none smart both

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About this fabric

This GP & J Baker fabric combines 45% cotton, 40% viscose and 15% polyester in a 137 cm width. Its muted olive colour leans warm and brown, giving the surface a grounded depth rather than a bright, leafy green appearance. Fine mottling and faint directional shading keep the plain face from looking flat while retaining a restrained, smart character. With a 50,000 Martindale rub test, it is specified for loose upholstery, fixed upholstery, curtains and bedspreads.

How to use it

Use Bray Olive on a reading chair, sofa or upholstered bed where its dark, softened green can anchor natural timber and warm neutrals. As curtains or a bedspread, its low-contrast surface adds depth without introducing a separate pattern.

A deep, softly mottled olive textile with enough visual texture for upholstery and a composed drapery scheme.

GP & J Baker Essential Colour III - Colour Fabric

Specification

Composition: 45% Cotton 40% Viscose 15% Polyester
Width: 137 cm (53.82")
Rub test (Martindale): 50,000 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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