Close-up of muted blue-grey fabric with fine irregular horizontal striations

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GP & J Baker

Tides Delft

Tides Delft has a cool, muted blue-grey ground softened by fine pale threads and an irregular horizontal texture. In the swatch, the understated striation gives the colour gentle movement without forming a bold motif.

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About this fabric

This GP & J Baker fabric combines 38% viscose, 38% cotton, 17% polyester and 7% linen, creating a subtly varied surface with a soft, lightly brushed appearance. The Delft colourway balances blue-grey depth with warm grey and oatmeal flecks, so it reads calm and quietly layered rather than crisp or saturated. At 137 cm (53.82") wide, it is suitable for curtains, loose upholstery, fixed upholstery and bedspreads. Care is professional dry clean only; do not wash, bleach or iron.

How to use it

Pair the cool Delft blue-grey with chalky whites, weathered oak and soft taupe for a relaxed coastal scheme, or use it on a tailored chair to bring gentle colour to a neutral room. Its fine horizontal texture also works well as a curtain or bedspread where the tonal variation can be seen across a larger surface.

Use this quietly textured blue-grey for tailored upholstery, relaxed curtains or layered bedspreads.

GP & J Baker Essential Colours Fabric

Specification

Composition: 38% Viscose 38% Cotton 17% Polyester 7% Linen
Width: 137 cm (53.82")
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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