Close-up of muted grey taupe textile showing a fine, irregular crossweave

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GP & J Baker

Drift Shingle

Drift Shingle reads as a softened, cool-leaning taupe-grey, with pale flecks and a fine irregular weave visible across the swatch. Its low-contrast surface gives the colour gentle depth rather than a flat block of beige.

muted grey taupe plain none relaxed both

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

About this fabric

The subtly crosswoven surface mixes grey, beige and lighter flax-like threads, creating a softly mottled finish with a restrained, natural texture. Made from 50% cotton, 28% viscose, 18% linen and 4% polyester, it is 137 cm (53.82") wide. The fabric is suitable for curtains, loose upholstery, fixed upholstery and bedspreads, with a 40,000 Martindale rub test. Care is professional dry cleaning only: do not wash, bleach or iron.

How to use it

Use this cool grey-taupe colourway to soften a neutral seating scheme, or make relaxed curtains and bedspreads where its fine, irregular weave can catch the light without introducing a strong pattern.

A softly textured grey-taupe weave for relaxed curtains, upholstery and bedspreads.

GP & J Baker Essential Colours Fabric

Specification

Composition: 50% Cotton 28% Viscose 18% Linen 4% Polyester
Width: 137 cm (53.82")
Rub test (Martindale): 40,000 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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