Close-up of muted old red-brown linen with a textured plain weave

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GP & J Baker

Weathered Linen Old Red

Weathered Linen Old Red has a softly weathered red-brown tone, visible through its close, subtly irregular plain weave. The colour reads as muted and earthy rather than bright, with darker threads adding depth across the surface.

muted russet red-brown plain none relaxed both

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About this fabric

Woven from 100% linen, this 142.55cm-wide fabric has a compact, tactile grid that gives the old red shade a gently heathered appearance. Fine variations between russet, brown and deeper red threads keep the surface from looking flat while retaining the simplicity of a plain cloth. With a 50,000 Martindale rub test, it is suitable for curtains, loose upholstery, fixed upholstery and bedspreads. Do not wash, bleach or iron; this fabric must be dry cleaned professionally.

How to use it

Use the muted russet tone to bring warmth to a neutral room, particularly on a relaxed armchair, loose cover, bedspread or full-length curtain. Pair it with aged timber, warm stone and soft beige textiles to echo the fabric’s weathered depth.

A weathered russet linen with a close woven texture, suitable for relaxed upholstery, curtains and bedspreads.

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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To sit quietly behind it

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