Close-up of warm sesame-beige plain woven upholstery fabric with a fine pebbled texture

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J Brown

Paolo Sesame

Name: Paolo Sesame
Brand: J Brown
SKU: 177

Paolo Fabric177

Paolo Sesame is a warm, understated neutral with a softly heathered beige surface and a calm, linen-like texture. Its close weave gives the swatch a grounded, tactile look without any obvious pattern.

warm sesame beige plain none relaxed upholstery

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About this fabric

Woven in 52% polyester and 48% cotton, Paolo Sesame is specified for heavy domestic use and carries a 40,000 Martindale rating, making it a practical choice for seating. The surface reads as a sesame-beige with subtle taupe undertones, so it feels warmer than a grey neutral but less yellow than a classic sand shade. The tight plain weave creates a gently pebbled texture that catches the light in small points across the cloth. It is supplied back coated to Cigarette & Match to BS5852, and after care is professional dry clean in situ.

How to use it

Use this colourway on a sofa, bench or dining chairs where you want a soft neutral that won’t feel stark. It pairs especially well with oak, tan leather and muted greens, where its warm beige tone can settle into the room.

A softly textured neutral that brings quiet warmth to hardworking 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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