Muted olive-brown woven textile with subtle vertical grain and a softly matte surface

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Kirkby Design

Motion Olive

Name: Motion Olive
Brand: Kirkby Design

Motion Olive is a muted olive-brown textile with a quiet, softly varied surface. Its close woven texture gives the colour gentle depth rather than a flat, uniform appearance.

muted olive brown plain none relaxed both

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About this fabric

The shade sits between olive green and warm khaki, with a subdued brown cast that reads earthy and calm. A fine, closely spaced weave is visible across the surface, creating delicate vertical grain and slight tonal variation as the light moves over it. The restrained plain construction keeps the emphasis on the depth of this particular olive colourway. No performance features are noted in the supplied information.

How to use it

Pair Motion Olive with warm timber, aged brass and natural stone for a grounded scheme, or use it against cream and chalky neutrals to let its brown-olive depth stand out. Its softened tone is well suited to relaxed seating, Roman blinds or full-length curtains.

Use this muted olive tone to bring a soft, earthy note to upholstery, curtains or blinds.

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