Warm parchment beige plain fabric with fine vertical striations and a soft sheen

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Modena Parchment

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Modena Parchment reads as a softly aged neutral, with a warm beige ground and a gentle silvery sheen that catches the light across its fine surface. The colour feels calm and usable, with just enough depth to keep it from looking flat.

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About this fabric

Part of the Modena collection by J Brown, this plain fabric is woven in 100% polyester and specified for contract use, with an impressive 80,000 Martindale and a back coating to Cigarette & Match to BS5852. In the swatch, Parchment appears as a warm beige with muted taupe and soft gold undertones, broken by a subtle vertical striation and a delicate speckled texture. The finish has a light-reflective quality that gives the cloth a quiet sheen rather than a chalky matte look. It is also offered with professional dry clean in situ or washable at 40°C, subject to the pattern book’s further care instructions.

How to use it

Use this parchment-toned plain on tailored seating, banquettes or ottomans where you want a light neutral that still feels practical. It pairs especially well with dark timber, bronze details and mossy or chocolate accents, which help its warm sheen stand out.

A softly luminous neutral that layers easily with timber, stone and deeper earthy tones.

J Brown Modena Fabric

Specification

Composition: 100% Polyester
Designs in the collection: 92
Rub test (Martindale): 80,000 rubs
Suitable for: Contract
Style: Plains
Fire rating: Supplied Back coated to Cigarette & Match to BS5852, other treatments are available upon request.
Aftercare: Professional Dry Clean In situ or Washable @ 40°C, 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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