Close-up of mottled French grey plain fabric with soft taupe undertones

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J Brown

Modena French Grey

Name: Modena French Grey
Brand: J Brown
SKU: 14392

Modena Fabric14392

Modena French Grey reads as a softly mottled grey with a cool, understated finish and a gentle metallic-like sheen in the light.

soft French grey plain none smart upholstery

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About this fabric

This colourway shows a muted French grey ground with warmer taupe and stone-like undertones, creating a subtle clouded effect across the surface. The plain design style keeps the focus on the texture and the way the light catches the weave, giving it a quiet depth rather than a flat solid tone. Made from 100% polyester and specified for contract use, it offers a robust 80,000 Martindale rating for demanding interiors. It is supplied back coated to Cigarette & Match to BS5852, with other treatments available on request, and can be professionally dry cleaned in situ or washed at 40°C.

How to use it

Use this calm grey on banquettes, dining chairs or reception seating where a restrained, contemporary look is needed. Its cool neutrality pairs easily with black metal, pale oak and soft white finishes.

A versatile cool grey that suits tailored upholstery and contract settings.

J Brown Modena Fabric

Specification

Aftercare: Professional Dry Clean In situ or Washable @ 40°C, please refer to the pattern book for further care instructions
Composition: 100% Polyester
Designs in the collection: 92
Fire rating: Supplied Back coated to Cigarette & Match to BS5852, other treatments are available upon request.
Rub test (martindale): 80,000 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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