Dark charcoal plain fabric with a softly mottled matte surface

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J Brown

Odyssey Smoke

Odyssey Smoke is a very dark charcoal plain with a softly mottled surface and a cool, smoky depth. The finish reads matte and understated, with just enough variation to stop the colour from feeling flat.

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About this fabric

Woven in 100% polyester, Odyssey Smoke is specified for contract use and offers a robust 50,000 Martindale, making it well suited to hard-working seating. The fabric is supplied back coated to Cigarette & Match to BS5852, and other treatments are available upon request. Visually, this colourway sits between charcoal and soft black, with a subtle smoky bloom across the surface rather than a sharp flat black tone. The plain design and gentle texture give it a refined, modern look that feels calm and controlled in the room.

How to use it

Use Odyssey Smoke on streamlined sofas, banquettes or dining chairs where the deep charcoal tone can anchor lighter walls and timber. It also works well with pale neutrals, warm oak and brushed metal details for a crisp, contemporary contrast.

A deep charcoal plain that gives seating a tailored, understated finish.

J Brown Odyssey Fabric

Specification

Composition: 100% Polyester
Designs in the collection: 46
Rub test (Martindale): 50,000 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, 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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Paint that goes with it

Two ways to take the room. Both colours are from houses we hold, so a pot can come off the same order as the cloth. Screens shift colour, so treat these as a direction and bring the cloth to the shelf before you buy the paint.

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