Warm taupe Vortex Shingle showing a fine, tactile interlaced geometric weave

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GP & J Baker

Vortex Shingle

Vortex Shingle appears as a warm stone-taupe textile with a fine, closely spaced interlaced pattern. Its softly varied surface gives the neutral colourway a tactile, understated depth.

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

About this fabric

This woven fabric combines 52% viscose, 24% cotton, 18% linen and 6% polyester in a 137 cm width. The small tonal lattice has a 1.5 cm vertical repeat and a 3.5 cm horizontal repeat, creating a measured geometric texture rather than a bold motif. Its 40,000 Martindale rub test makes it suitable for curtains, loose upholstery, fixed upholstery and bedspreads. The warm taupe tone reads softly against the fine weave, while care is limited to professional dry cleaning: do not wash, bleach or iron.

How to use it

Use this warm stone-taupe colourway to add quiet woven texture to an upholstered chair, headboard or relaxed curtain scheme. It pairs naturally with chalky creams, putty neutrals and deeper brown accents without losing its light, neutral character.

A warm stone-taupe ground and restrained woven geometry bring quiet texture to upholstery, curtains and bedspreads.

GP & J Baker Essential Colours Fabric

Specification

Composition: 52% Viscose 24% Cotton 18% Linen 6% Polyester
Width: 137 cm (53.82")
Vertical repeat: 1.5 cm (.59")
Horizontal repeat: 3.5 cm (1.38")
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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Paint that goes with it

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To stand against it

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