Close-up of a soft blue-grey textured plain woven fabric with a nubby surface

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J Brown

Bohemian Steel

Name: Bohemian Steel
Brand: J Brown
SKU: 166

Bohemian Steel is a cool, softly muted grey with a blue cast and a dry, nubby surface that gives the plain weave quiet depth.

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About this fabric

Bohemian Steel from J Brown’s Bohemian collection is a plain fabric with a distinctly textured, woven face rather than a flat finish. The 100% polyester composition and 40,000 Martindale rating make it a practical choice for contract environments, while the back-coated cigarette and match fire rating to BS5852 adds specification confidence. In this colourway, the steel-grey ground reads cool and slightly misty, with lighter yarn highlights catching across the weave to stop the surface feeling one-note. Professional dry clean in situ is recommended, with further care guidance available in the pattern book.

How to use it

Use this soft blue-grey on clean-lined upholstery, banquettes or office seating where a restrained, modern finish is needed. It pairs well with black metal, pale oak and sharper accent colours because the tone stays calm without looking flat.

A cool, understated grey that works neatly on tailored seating and contract schemes.

J Brown Bohemian Fabric

Specification

Aftercare: Professional Dry Clean in situ, please refer to the pattern book for further care instructions
Composition: 100% POLYESTER
Designs in the collection: 36
Fire rating: Supplied Back coated to Cigarette & Match to BS5852, other treatments are available upon request.
Rub test (martindale): 40,000 rubs
Style: Plains
Suitable for: Contract

Specification as published by J Brown. 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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