Close-up of a mid charcoal grey plain woven fabric with a fine speckled texture

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J Brown

Paolo Lead

Name: Paolo Lead
Brand: J Brown
SKU: 188

Paolo Fabric188

Paolo Lead is a smart, mid charcoal grey plain with a dry, closely woven surface and a softly peppered texture visible across the swatch.

mid charcoal grey plain none smart upholstery

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About this fabric

This Lead colourway reads as a grounded charcoal grey with a cool, slightly muted cast, lifted by the tiny flecks and weave texture visible in the close-up. The plain design from the Paolo collection is made in 52% Polyester and 48% Cotton, giving it a practical woven handle that suits everyday interiors. With a Martindale rating of 40,000 and Heavy Domestic usage, it is well suited to hardworking upholstered pieces. It is supplied back coated to Cigarette & Match to BS5852, and should be professionally dry cleaned in situ in line with the pattern book guidance.

How to use it

Use Paolo Lead on sofas, dining chairs or banquettes where you want a restrained, architectural grey. It pairs especially well with pale oak, black metal and soft ivory accents for a crisp, contemporary scheme.

A quietly tailored grey that works beautifully on streamlined seating and layered neutrals.

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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