Dark denim-blue swatch with a fine, grainy diagonal woven texture

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Kirkby Design

Code Denim

Code Denim is a deep denim-blue textile with a cool, charcoal cast. Its close, granular weave creates a subtle diagonal movement across the swatch rather than a pronounced printed pattern.

dark denim blue textured small smart upholstery

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About this fabric

The dark blue ground is softened by lighter grey-blue threads, giving the surface a gently mottled, almost peppered appearance. Fine diagonal marks run closely across the weave, adding depth while keeping the overall effect restrained and small-scale. The supplied record catalogues this as a Fabric from Kirkby Design’s 4d Upholstery collection, with no performance features noted. Its compact-looking texture reads as particularly well suited to upholstery where a quiet, tailored surface is wanted.

How to use it

Pair this cool denim-blue colourway with charcoal, weathered oak and soft grey for a calm, contemporary scheme. It can also sharpen warmer neutrals by introducing a controlled blue-grey contrast on chairs, stools or a sofa.

Use this cool, charcoal-leaning denim blue to bring tailored depth to upholstered seating and occasional pieces.

Kirkby Design 4d Upholstery Fabric

Specification

Composition: 50% Cotton 25% Polyester 22% Viscose 3% Linen
Width: 138 cms (54.3 ")
Pattern repeat: Vertical, Horizontal
Rub test (Martindale): 60,000 Severe Contract
Suitable for: Upholstery
Style: Dot / Spot, Semi-plain
Aftercare: Do Not Bleach, Consult Specialist Dry Cleaner, Do Not Tumble Dry, Cool Iron, Do Not Machine Or Hand Wash
Additional information: 50% Recycled CO, 25% Recycled PL, 22% VI, 3% LI
Environmental: Recycled yarns, Sustainable yarns, REACH Compliant, PFAS Free
Product type: Decorative Weave
Sample size: 17cm x 13cm
Wyzenbeek: 100,000

Specification as published by Kirkby Design. 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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