Close-up of warm olive-grey woven plain fabric with subtle speckled sheen

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J Brown

Modena Grey

Name: Modena Grey
Brand: J Brown
SKU: 13119

Modena Fabric13119

Modena Grey has a softly variegated, weathered look with warm olive-grey undertones and a subtle woven sheen. The surface reads dry and textural rather than flat, giving the plain a quietly tailored feel.

warm olive grey plain none smart upholstery

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About this fabric

This colourway shows a mid-to-dark grey ground softened by olive and taupe notes, with lighter speckling that catches the light across the weave. As a plain from the Modena collection, it has a restrained, tactile surface rather than a printed motif, which keeps the look versatile and understated. The fabric is 100% polyester and specified for contract use, with an impressive 80,000 Martindale, making it suitable for demanding seating schemes. It is supplied back coated to Cigarette & Match to BS5852, and after care includes professional dry clean in situ or washable at 40°C, subject to the pattern book guidance.

How to use it

Use Modena Grey on banquettes, dining chairs or smart lounge seating where a muted, mineral-toned grey is needed. It pairs well with pale timber, black metal and brushed brass, and the warm undertone helps it sit comfortably alongside stone and taupe finishes.

A muted, contract-grade grey that suits tailored seating and tonal schemes.

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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