Deep brown-charcoal plain suede fabric with a softly brushed, low-sheen surface

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Kirkby Design

Dakota Suede Charcoal

Dakota Suede Charcoal has a deep, shadowed tone that sits between warm brown and charcoal. Its softly brushed surface absorbs the light, creating a quiet, suede-like depth across the plain ground.

deep brown charcoal plain none luxe upholstery

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About this fabric

Catalogued as a fabric, Dakota Suede Charcoal is a plain upholstery textile with a dark brown-charcoal appearance. The close image shows a smooth, subtly napped surface rather than a visible woven motif, with gentle tonal variation where the light moves across the pile. Its low sheen keeps the colour restrained and architectural, while the brown warmth prevents the charcoal from reading as a flat, cold black. The result is a tactile, luxe-looking finish for upholstered forms where depth and softness matter.

How to use it

Pair this warm charcoal-brown with aged timber, smoked metal and soft stone shades for a grounded, intimate scheme. It is especially effective on a generous armchair, sofa or dining seat where the brushed surface can be seen close up.

Use this deep brown-charcoal suede texture to give upholstered seating a dark, softly luxurious finish.

Kirkby Design Dakota Suede Fabric

Specification

Composition: 93% Polyester 7% Polyurethane
Width: 142 cms (55.9 ")
Rub test (Martindale): 30,000 Severe Domestic
Suitable for: Where Legislation Allows
Style: Plain / Solid
Aftercare: Do Not Bleach, Consult Specialist Dry Cleaner, Do Not Tumble Dry, Warm Iron, Mch7 40degC Spin/No Wring
Environmental: REACH Compliant, PFAS Free
Performance: Washable
Product type: Faux Suede
Sample size: 17cm x 13cm
Wyzenbeek: 50,000

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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