Muted military taupe plain weave with a softly textured, finely crosshatched surface

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Kirkby Design

Flax Military

Flax Fabric

Flax Military is a subdued, earthy taupe with a gentle olive cast, shown here in a softly textured plain weave. Its low-contrast surface gives the colour a calm, quietly weathered appearance.

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About this fabric

The close-up shows a fine woven ground in muted military taupe, with subtle tonal variation across the surface rather than a printed motif. Fine horizontal and vertical weave lines create a restrained crosshatched texture, while the slightly uneven yarn character keeps the plain cloth from looking flat. No performance features are noted for this SKU, so the defining qualities visible here are its grounded colour and understated woven texture.

How to use it

Use Flax Military to add a warm, khaki-leaning neutral to an upholstered chair, sofa or relaxed curtain scheme. It pairs naturally with off-whites, weathered timber, stone and deeper olive accents, allowing its muted tone to set a quietly rustic mood.

A muted military taupe plain weave that brings quiet, earthy texture to upholstery or drapery.

Kirkby Design Flax Fabric

Specification

Composition: 100% Linen
Width: 292 cms (115.0 ")
Pattern repeat: Wide Width
Suitable for: Curtains And Drapes
Style: Plain / Solid
Aftercare: Do Not Bleach, Consult Specialist Dry Cleaner, Do Not Tumble Dry, Cool Iron, Do Not Steam, Do Not Machine Or Hand Wash
Environmental: Oeko-Tex 100 Certified, REACH Compliant, PFAS Free, Responsibly Sourced Yarns
Oeko-Tex certification number: 2201025 CENTEXBEL
Product type: Linen / Linen Blend
Sample size: 17cm x 13cm

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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