Close-up of weathered charcoal linen with an irregular pale-flecked woven texture

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GP & J Baker

Weathered Linen Charcoal

Weathered Linen Charcoal is a deep, cool grey linen with a visibly irregular, softly flecked weave. Its near-black depth is lifted by fine lighter threads that give the plain surface a naturally weathered appearance.

weathered charcoal grey 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

Woven from 100% linen, this 142.55cm-wide cloth has a tactile, closely interlaced texture visible across the charcoal ground. The weave combines dark charcoal threads with subtle grey highlights, creating quiet tonal variation rather than a printed motif. With a 50,000 Martindale rub test, it is suitable for curtains, loose upholstery, fixed upholstery and bedspreads. Care requires professional dry cleaning; do not wash, bleach or iron.

How to use it

Use this cool charcoal grey on a relaxed sofa or loose-covered chair to create a grounded, textural centrepiece, or allow it to fall as full curtains against pale walls. Its weathered flecks pair especially well with soft whites, stone, aged timber and brushed metal.

The weathered charcoal tone and tactile linen weave suit relaxed upholstery, curtains and layered bedroom schemes.

GP & J Baker Perfect Plains Fabric

Specification

Composition: 100% Linen
Width: 142.55 cm (56")
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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