Close-up swatch of deep rust-brown plain fabric with soft velvety texture

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J Brown

Soulful Rust

Name: Soulful Rust
Brand: J Brown
SKU: 147

Soulful Rust reads as a deep, earthy rust with brown undertones and a softly mottled surface. The pile catches the light in uneven, velvety bands, giving the plain a rich, timeworn depth.

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About this fabric

This plain fabric from the Soulful collection is made from 100% Recycled Polyester and is specified for Heavy Domestic use, with a 40,000 Martindale rating. In this colourway, the rust base is darkened with cocoa and ember-brown shading, so the surface feels warm rather than bright. The texture shown in the swatch has a subtle directional sheen and a slightly brushed, tactile look that softens the overall colour. Supplied back coated to Cigarette & Match to BS5852, it is suitable for practical upholstery projects where a richer, more atmospheric tone is wanted.

How to use it

Use Soulful Rust on an armchair, sofa or banquette where its warm brown-red depth can anchor the room. It pairs well with tobacco leather, plaster pinks and charcoal accents for a grounded, cocooning scheme.

Pair with warm neutrals and aged wood for a grounded, enveloping finish.

J Brown Soulful Fabric

Specification

Aftercare: Professional Dry Clean in situ, please refer to the pattern book for further care instructions
Composition: 100% Recycled Polyester
Designs in the collection: 26
Fire rating: Supplied Back coated to Cigarette & Match to BS5852, other treatments are available upon request.
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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