Close view of muted balsam teal fabric with fine mottled woven texture

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Kirkby Design

Flow Balsam

Flow Fabric

Flow Balsam is a cool, muted teal fabric with a finely mottled surface that gives the colour gentle depth. Its close weave creates a softly textured, almost grain-like appearance across the face.

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About this fabric

The fabric combines pale blue-green and deeper balsam-teal flecks in a dense, irregular weave, creating a calm colour with visible tonal movement. Fine threads catch the light unevenly, so the surface shifts subtly between misty teal and deeper green-blue. The close, even construction reads as a versatile mid-weight textile suited to both upholstery and drapery. Its restrained texture adds interest without introducing a strong repeat or prominent motif.

How to use it

Use Flow Balsam to bring a cool, softened teal note to an armchair, sofa or pair of curtains, balancing it with warm timber, chalky neutrals or natural linen. The lightly mottled surface works especially well where a plain colour needs added depth without a bold pattern.

A softly mottled balsam teal weave that brings cool, understated colour to seating, cushions or curtains.

Kirkby Design Flow Fabric

Specification

Composition: 100% Polyester
Width: 142 cms (55.9 ")
Pattern repeat: Vertical, Horizontal
Rub test (Martindale): 35,000 Severe Domestic
Suitable for: Curtains And Drapes, Where Legislation Allows
Style: Abstract
Aftercare: Do Not Bleach, Consult Specialist Dry Cleaner, Do Not Tumble Dry, Cool Iron on Reverse, Mch8 30degC Cold Rinse/Short Spin
Additional information: Created from 100% Recycled Polyester
Environmental: Recycled yarns, Ecopath Certified, REACH Compliant, PFAS Free
Performance: Washable
Product type: Plain / Textured Weave
Sample size: 17cm x 13cm
Wyzenbeek: 100,000

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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