Close-up of muted khaki olive plain weave with a nubby textured surface

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J Brown

Paolo Khaki

Name: Paolo Khaki
Brand: J Brown
SKU: 165

Paolo Fabric165

Paolo Khaki is a quietly rugged plain with a mottled khaki-olive surface and a softly nubby handle. The close weave gives it a dry, tactile look that feels grounded and practical.

muted khaki olive plain none relaxed upholstery

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

About this fabric

This colourway reads as a muted khaki olive, with small flecks of lighter yarn that lift the surface and stop it looking flat. The plain design and compact texture make the fabric feel honest and upholstery-led rather than decorative. Woven in 52% Polyester 48% Cotton, it is rated for heavy domestic use and tested to 40,000 Martindale, so it is suited to everyday seating. It is supplied back coated to Cigarette & Match to BS5852, and the after care advises professional dry clean in situ.

How to use it

Use Paolo Khaki on an armchair, sofa or banquette where you want a restrained earthy tone with a little visual texture. It sits especially well with oak, aged brass and warm neutrals, and its olive-khaki depth keeps a room feeling calm rather than stark.

A grounded khaki tone that pairs well with timber, leather and natural linens.

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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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

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To stand against it

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