Dark indigo textile showing a subtle charcoal crosshatch weave and softly varied surface

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GP & J Baker

Drayton Indigo

Essential Colour III - Colour FabricBF11183.680

Drayton Indigo has a deep, near-charcoal indigo tone with a restrained woven texture visible across the face. Its low-contrast surface gives the colour a calm, quietly tailored depth rather than a bright blue effect.

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About this fabric

The subtle crosswoven texture catches the light gently, creating slight tonal variation within the dark indigo ground while retaining an essentially plain appearance. Composed of 34% viscose, 32% cotton, 17% linen and 17% polyester, it is 137 cm (53.82") wide. The fabric is specified for curtains, loose upholstery and bedspreads, with a 40,000 Martindale rub test supporting its use on hard-working seating. Care instructions are do not wash, bleach or iron; it must be dry cleaned professionally.

How to use it

Use Drayton Indigo to bring cool, ink-like depth to a chair, sofa or upholstered headboard, balancing its dark blue tone with pale timber, chalky walls or warm natural accents. As curtains or a bedspread, it creates a composed, cocooning finish without introducing a strong pattern.

A deep, quietly textured indigo for tailored upholstery, curtains and bedspreads.

GP & J Baker Essential Colour III - Colour Fabric

Specification

Composition: 34% Viscose 32% Cotton 17% Linen 17% Polyester
Width: 137 cm (53.82")
Rub test (Martindale): 40,000 rubs
Suitable for: Curtains, Loose 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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