Dark chocolate-brown plain weave fabric swatch with a speckled texture

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Kobi Rum

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Kobi Rum is a richly textured plain in a deep chocolate-brown tone, with a subtle woven surface that gives the colour extra depth. The finish reads warm and grounded rather than flat, with tiny flecks of lighter yarn catching the light.

deep chocolate brown plain none smart upholstery

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About this fabric

This colourway in the Kobi collection is a plain fabric with a lively, nubbly weave that softens its dark brown base and adds visual texture across the surface. Made from 100% polyester and rated to 40,000 Martindale, it is specified for heavy domestic use, making it a practical choice for everyday seating. The swatch shows an earthy rum-brown shade with cooler shadowed notes, so it feels substantial and understated rather than glossy or sharp. It is supplied back coated to cigarette and match to BS5852, and professional dry clean in situ is recommended for care. Other treatments are available upon request.

How to use it

Use Kobi Rum on sofas, dining chairs, or banquettes where a smart, low-contrast neutral is needed. Its deep brown tone works especially well with oak, walnut, tan leather, and muted bronze details.

A grounded dark neutral that pairs well with timber, leather, and warm metallic accents.

J Brown Kobi Fabric

Specification

Composition: 100% POLYESTER
Designs in the collection: 19
Rub test (Martindale): 40,000 rubs
Suitable for: Heavy Domestic
Style: Plains
Fire rating: SUPPLIED BACK COATED TO CIGARETTE & MATCH TO BS5852, OTHER TREATMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Aftercare: Professional Dry Clean in situ, please refer to the pattern book for further care instructions

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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