Close-up of soft beige woven plain fabric with fine textured surface

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J Brown

Paolo Calico

Name: Paolo Calico
Brand: J Brown
SKU: 183

Paolo Fabric183

Paolo Calico shows a soft, warm beige surface with a fine, pebble-like woven texture that reads calm and natural. Its neutral tone has a gentle chalky warmth rather than a sharp cream finish.

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See this fabric on J Brown's own site, then order it through us.

About this fabric

This plain fabric from the Paolo collection is woven in 52% polyester and 48% cotton, with a 40,000 Martindale rating and Heavy Domestic use. In Calico, the colour sits in a muted beige range with a lightly sun-washed, natural look and subtle tonal movement across the weave. The small, even texture gives the surface a quietly tactile feel without looking coarse. It is supplied back coated to Cigarette & Match to BS5852, and after care is Professional Dry Clean in situ, with further guidance in the pattern book.

How to use it

Use this soft beige as a grounding upholstery on sofas, armchairs or banquettes where a warm neutral is needed. It pairs neatly with oak, linen whites and muted greens, letting the woven texture add interest without competing with other finishes.

A warm neutral with a grounded woven texture, ideal for easy living upholstery.

J Brown Paolo Fabric

Specification

Aftercare: Professional Dry Clean in situ, please refer to the pattern book for further care instructions
Composition: 52% Polyester 48% Cotton
Designs in the collection: 54
Fire rating: Supplied Back coated to Cigarette & Match to BS5852
Rub test (martindale): 40,000 rubs
Style: Plains
Suitable for: Heavy Domestic

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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