Close-up of soft fossil grey tightly woven plain fabric with fine speckled texture

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J Brown

Olympia Fossil

Name: Olympia Fossil
Brand: J Brown
SKU: 231

Olympia Fossil is a softly grounded grey plain with a fine, closely woven texture and a calm, stone-like finish. The surface reads compact and practical, with a subtly speckled look that adds depth without forming a pattern.

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About this fabric

Part of the Olympia collection by J Brown, this colourway is a 100% polyester contract fabric with 34 plains in the range and a durable 40,000 Martindale rating. The weave has a tight, small-scale texture that gives the fossil grey a gently mottled appearance, sitting between cool grey and soft taupe. Its restrained tone keeps the fabric understated, while the textured surface stops it from feeling flat. Supplied back coated to Cigarette & Match to BS5852, it is suited to demanding upholstery projects where a neat, neutral finish is needed. Professional dry clean in situ care helps preserve the fabric’s composed, contract-ready look.

How to use it

Use Olympia Fossil on clean-lined seating, banquettes or panelled pieces where you want a quiet grey with enough texture to hold its own. It pairs especially well with pale oak, black metal and warm neutrals for a balanced, contemporary scheme.

A versatile grey with a fine textured surface for tailored upholstery and contract schemes.

J Brown Olympia 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: 34
Fire rating: Supplied Back coated to Cigarette & Match to BS5852, other treatments are available upon request.
Rub test (martindale): 40,000 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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Paint that goes with it

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