Soft French grey plain fabric with fine woven texture and gentle folds

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J Brown

Maison French Grey

Name: Maison French Grey
Brand: J Brown
SKU: 146

Maison Fabric146

Maison French Grey is a softly muted grey plain with a fine, lightly textural surface and a cool, restrained look. The colour reads as a calm French grey with gentle tonal variation across the folds.

soft French grey plain none smart upholstery

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

About this fabric

This colourway shows a smooth plain with a subtle woven grain that catches the light rather than reflecting it, giving the surface quiet depth. The French grey shade sits between cool silver and softer mushroom tones, so it feels understated rather than stark. Woven in 100% polyester and specified for Heavy Domestic use, it is designed for everyday seating and other hard-working interior pieces. Its 80,000 Martindale rating and back coated Cigarette & Match to BS5852 performance make it a practical choice where a smart, durable finish is needed. Professional dry clean in situ is recommended, with further care guidance available in the pattern book.

How to use it

Use this muted grey on tailored sofas, banquettes or ottomans where you want a refined neutral with enough body to hold its shape. It pairs especially well with pale oak, blackened metal and chalky off-whites for a composed, contemporary scheme.

A versatile muted grey that will sit quietly with timber, stone and darker accent colours.

J Brown Maison 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: 21
Fire rating: Supplied Back coated to Cigarette & Match to BS5852, other treatments are available upon request. Due to variations in computer screens, we cannot guarantee that colours shown here are truly representative of our products. Prior to purchasing we recommend that you order a sample.
Rub test (martindale): 80,000 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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