Soft cream plain fabric with subtle beige-grey marl flecks

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J Brown

Geneva Natural

Name: Geneva Natural
Brand: J Brown
SKU: 04

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Geneva Natural is a softly speckled cream plain with a warm, gently broken surface. The light ground and faint tonal flecking give it a quiet, easy elegance.

soft cream marl plain none relaxed upholstery

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

About this fabric

Geneva Natural from the Geneva collection by J Brown is a 100% polyester plain designed for heavy domestic use, with a 45,000 Martindale rating. In this colourway the base reads as a soft cream with the faintest natural marl, lifted by tiny pale beige-grey flecks that keep the surface from looking flat. The finish feels clean and understated rather than stark, with just enough texture to soften the light. Supplied back coated to Cigarette & Match to BS5852, it is also available with other treatments on request.

How to use it

This pale, natural tone is ideal for upholstered pieces that need to feel light but practical, especially alongside timber, stone and woven accents. It brings a relaxed softness to contemporary rooms without competing with stronger colours.

A calm neutral that works easily with oak, linen and painted woods.

J Brown Geneva Fabric

Specification

Aftercare: Professional dry clean in situ by a specialist cleaner used to handling this type of material
Composition: 100% Polyester
Designs in the collection: 17
Fire rating: Supplied Back coated to Cigarette & Match to BS5852, other treatments are available upon request.
Rub test (martindale): 45,000 rubs
Style: Plains
Suitable for: Heavy Domestic

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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