Deep ruby red plain fabric with a softly mottled matte surface

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J Brown

Odyssey Ruby

Name: Odyssey Ruby
Brand: J Brown
SKU: 42

Odyssey Ruby is a deep, saturated red plain with a subtly brushed, slightly cloudy surface that softens the intensity of the colour.

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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 rich ruby red with darker tonal movement across the surface, giving the plain a sense of depth rather than a flat block of colour. The 100% polyester composition and 50,000 Martindale rating make it a practical choice for contract upholstery, while the back coating to Cigarette & Match to BS5852 supports commercial use. In the image, the finish reads matte with a gentle nap-like texture that catches the light unevenly, adding warmth and visual weight. Professional dry clean in situ is recommended, with further care guidance available in the pattern book.

How to use it

Use Ruby to anchor banquettes, occasional chairs, or statement headboards where a strong red tone can bring energy without looking glossy. It pairs well with dark timber, brass, and deep neutrals for a tailored, dramatic scheme.

A bold ruby plain that adds depth and warmth to tailored seating.

J Brown Odyssey 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: 46
Fire rating: Supplied Back coated to Cigarette & Match to BS5852, other treatments are available upon request.
Rub test (martindale): 50,000 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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Odyssey Ruby is a quiet cloth, so it carries a pattern beside it: one of these on the curtains and this on the chair. Mixed across the houses we hold, which is the part a single supplier's book cannot do.

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