Close-up of muted sage and flax threads in a fine plain woven fabric

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Kirkby Design

Flax Sage

Name: Flax Sage
Brand: Kirkby Design

Flax Fabric

Flax Sage is a quiet, finely woven plain fabric with a muted sage cast softened by natural flax tones. Its understated surface shows a delicate, even texture rather than a printed motif.

muted flax sage plain none relaxed both

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See this fabric on Kirkby Design's own site, then order it through us.

About this fabric

The close weave combines subdued sage green with warm flax-beige threads, creating a softly variegated surface that reads calm and lightly organic. The colour is low in saturation, with a gentle greyed quality that keeps the green restrained rather than bright. Fine vertical and horizontal threads remain visible across the swatch, adding depth without introducing a formal pattern. No performance features are noted in the supplied specification.

How to use it

Use Flax Sage where a room needs a softened green neutral: it will sit comfortably on relaxed seating, headboards or full-length curtains alongside warm timber, stone and flax-toned textiles.

The fine, even weave gives this muted sage tone the versatility to work across relaxed upholstery and softly gathered drapery.

Kirkby Design Flax Fabric

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