Close-up of a smoky steel grey plain woven fabric with subtle matte texture

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CLAYTON Steel 2

Name: CLAYTON Steel 2
Brand: iliv

CLAYTON Steel 2 is a smooth, plain weave fabric in a cool steel grey with a soft, cloudy depth. The close-up reads quietly tonal, with subtle texture that keeps the surface from looking flat.

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About this fabric

Woven in 100% polyester, CLAYTON Steel 2 has a clean, understated handle and a calm, matt finish that suits both upholstery and drapery. The 140cm usable width and 20,000 Martindale rating make it a practical General Domestic option for everyday schemes. Its steel-grey colour sits in a cool mid-to-dark range, giving the swatch a crisp, modern edge rather than a warm charcoal cast. With no visible pattern repeat, the look stays simple and versatile, while the FR treatment for drapery and upholstery adds further flexibility.

How to use it

Use this steel grey to ground pale woods, white walls and black accents, or pair it with brushed metals for a sharper scheme. It is especially effective on tailored sofas, dining chairs and relaxed curtains where the cool tone can sit back neatly.

A cool, versatile grey that works neatly across tailored upholstery and simple drapes.

iliv Haworth Fabric

Specification

Acoustic value: No
Colour fastness: 5
Composition: 100% Polyester
Fr treatment: Treatable for FR Drapery and Upholstery
Rub test (martindale): 20,000 rubs
Suitable for: Accessories, Drapery, Upholstery
Upholstery grade: General Domestic
Usable width: 140 cm

Specification as published by iliv. 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

Two ways to take the room. Both colours are from houses we hold, so a pot can come off the same order as the cloth. Screens shift colour, so treat these as a direction and bring the cloth to the shelf before you buy the paint.

To sit quietly behind it

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To stand against it

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