Close-up of a weathered iron-grey plain weave with fine pebbled texture

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J Brown

Paolo Iron

Paolo Fabric237

Paolo Iron is a compact plain with a grainy, textural surface and a muted iron-grey tone. The colour reads cool and grounded, with tiny lighter flecks that stop it feeling flat.

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About this fabric

This colourway shows a tightly worked plain weave with a fine pebbled texture, giving the surface a dry, upholstered look rather than a smooth finish. The iron grey sits between charcoal and stone, with a softened, slightly mottled appearance that adds depth under light. Made from 52% polyester and 48% cotton, it is specified for heavy domestic use and has a 40,000 Martindale rating, making it well suited to hard-working interiors. It is supplied back coated to Cigarette & Match to BS5852, and professional dry clean in situ is recommended for care.

How to use it

Use Paolo Iron on a sofa, armchair or banquette where you want a restrained, modern base colour. Its cool grey tone pairs neatly with pale oak, black accents and washed linen shades.

A durable grey plain that brings a calm, tailored feel to everyday seating.

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.

To sit quietly behind it

Rocky

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To stand against it

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