Close-up of charcoal-grey fabric with fine horizontal woven striations and soft tonal variation

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Kirkby Design

Orion Swedish Grey

Orion Swedish Grey is a deep, cool charcoal textile with a subtly striated surface. Its understated woven texture creates gentle variation across the otherwise plain grey ground.

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About this fabric

The colour reads as a balanced Swedish grey, leaning towards charcoal rather than silver, with a muted depth that keeps the surface quietly atmospheric. Fine horizontal lines run across the swatch, giving the fabric a tactile, lightly brushed appearance without introducing a formal motif. The restrained pattern scale and substantial-looking weave make this colourway particularly convincing on tailored upholstery, where its tonal variation can be seen across broad surfaces. No performance features are noted in the supplied specification for this fabric.

How to use it

Use Orion Swedish Grey on a contemporary sofa, headboard or occasional chair where its cool charcoal tone can anchor pale timber, chalky walls and brushed metal. Pair it with softer grey textiles to bring out the swatch’s fine horizontal texture without competing with it.

A cool charcoal-grey textile with fine horizontal texture, well suited to tailored upholstery and contemporary seating.

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Specification

Composition: 100% Polyester
Width: 140 cms (55.1 ")
Rub test (Martindale): 100,000 Severe Contract
Suitable for: Curtains And Drapes, Where Legislation Allows
Style: Plain / Solid
Aftercare: Do Not Bleach, Dry Clean In PCE, Tumble Dry, Do Not Iron, Mch5 40degC Spin Or Wring
Environmental: Oeko-Tex 100 Certified, REACH Compliant
Oeko-Tex certification number: 1305016 CENTEXBEL
Performance: Washable, Stain Repellent
Product type: Velvet
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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