Muted olive-grey woven fabric with subtle vertical striations and softly varied tonal depth

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Kirkby Design

Blend Military

Blend Military is a quiet, desaturated olive-grey plain with a gently brushed appearance. Fine vertical striations shift across the surface, giving the colourway understated depth rather than a completely flat finish.

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About this fabric

The swatch combines military olive with cool grey undertones, creating a softened, weathered tone that reads calm and restrained. Narrow vertical lines and tonal bands are visible throughout the cloth, while the lightly textured surface catches the light unevenly. There is no distinct printed motif; the interest comes from the changing density of the weave and the contrast between lighter and darker olive-grey areas. Its apparent mid-weight handle makes it suitable for both upholstery and drapery.

How to use it

Use this muted olive-grey on a sofa, occasional chair or full-length curtain where its cool, softened tone can balance warm timber, stone and understated neutral furnishings. The vertical striation will add quiet structure without introducing a strong pattern.

A softly textured olive-grey plain with subtle vertical tonal movement for upholstery or drapery.

Kirkby Design Burst Fabric

Specification

Composition: 58% Linen 42% Cotton
Width: 128 cms (50.4 ")
Pattern repeat: Vertical, Horizontal
Rub test (Martindale): 25,000 Careful Domestic
Suitable for: Curtains And Drapes, Upholstery
Style: Stripe
Aftercare: Do Not Bleach, Consult Specialist Dry Cleaner, Do Not Tumble Dry, Do Not Iron, Do Not Machine Or Hand Wash
Environmental: Oeko-Tex 100 Certified, REACH Compliant, PFAS Free
Oeko-Tex certification number: 24CX00138 CENTROCOT
Product type: Print
Sample size: 17cm x 13cm
Wyzenbeek: 35,000

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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