Soft oatmeal beige woven plain fabric swatch with fine textured surface

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J Brown

Olympia Linen

Name: Olympia Linen
Brand: J Brown
SKU: 249

Olympia Linen is a softly textured neutral with a calm oatmeal tone and a fine, even woven surface. The close weave reads understated and warm rather than stark, giving it an easy, natural look.

soft warm oatmeal plain none relaxed both

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About this fabric

This plain from the Olympia collection is woven in 100% polyester and is specified for contract use, with a 40,000 Martindale rating for dependable durability. The swatch shows a soft warm oatmeal shade with a gentle cream cast, and the weave has a crisp, small-scale texture that catches the light without looking glossy. Supplied back coated to Cigarette & Match to BS5852, it is suitable where a practical finish is needed, and professional dry clean in situ is recommended for care. The overall effect is quiet and versatile, with enough texture to keep the surface from feeling flat.

How to use it

Use this colourway where you want a light, adaptable neutral that won’t dominate the room, especially on clean-lined seating or tailored banquettes. Its warm oatmeal tone pairs neatly with natural oak, chalky whites and muted taupe accents.

A quietly textured neutral that layers easily with timber, stone and linen-toned 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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