Deep taupe-brown plain suede-look fabric with a softly mottled low-sheen nap

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Kirkby Design

Dakota Suede Dusk

Dakota Suede Dusk is a deep taupe-brown fabric with the quiet, velvety appearance of suede. The close-up shows a plain surface with subtle tonal movement rather than a printed or woven motif.

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About this fabric

The dense-looking surface reads as a warm, dark taupe softened by a fine nap and very low sheen. Light catches gently across the face, creating slight shifts between brown and charcoal-taupe without introducing a strong contrast. Its plain appearance and suede-like texture make it visually suited to upholstered forms. No performance features are noted in the supplied specification.

How to use it

Use Dakota Suede Dusk on a statement chair, sofa or headboard where its deep taupe-brown tone can add grounded warmth without the visual busyness of a pattern. Pair it with lighter stone, chalk or warm grey accents to show the subtle depth in its low-sheen surface.

Use this deep taupe-brown suede-look cloth to bring quiet depth to upholstered seating.

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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Paint that goes with it

Two ways to take the room. Both colours are from houses we hold, so a pot can come off the same order as the cloth. Screens shift colour, so treat these as a direction and bring the cloth to the shelf before you buy the paint.

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