Cool gunmetal-grey fabric showing a fine, even crosshatched weave

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Kirkby Design

Sahara Iii Gunmetal

Sahara Iii Gunmetal is a cool, mid-grey textile with a quiet woven surface. Its close, fine texture catches the light softly, giving the plain colour gentle tonal variation.

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About this fabric

The gunmetal shade sits on the cool side of grey, reading as restrained and slightly industrial rather than warm or beige. A fine, regular warp-and-weft texture is visible across the swatch, with subtle shifts in light adding depth without introducing a pattern. The even surface gives this fabric a smart, understated presence suited to both upholstery and drapery applications. The supplied record lists no performance features, so suitability should be confirmed against the requirements of the project.

How to use it

Pair this cool gunmetal grey with crisp white, charcoal and brushed metal for a contemporary scheme, or soften it with pale timber and warm ivory. Its quiet texture works well on tailored seating, curtains or layered tonal furnishings.

Use the cool gunmetal grey as a quiet foundation for tailored upholstery, curtains or layered neutral schemes.

Kirkby Design Sahara Iii Fabric

Specification

Composition: 100% Cotton
Width: 141 cms (55.5 ")
Rub test (Martindale): 65,000 Severe Domestic
Suitable for: Curtains And Drapes, Upholstery
Style: Plain / Solid
Aftercare: Do Not Bleach, Consult Specialist Dry Cleaner, Do Not Tumble Dry, Warm Iron, Mch8 30degC Cold Rinse/Short Spin
Environmental: Oeko-Tex 100 Certified, REACH Compliant, PFAS Free
Oeko-Tex certification number: 971521.O CENTROCOT
Performance: Washable
Product type: Plain / Textured Weave
Sample size: 17cm x 13cm
Wyzenbeek: 65,000

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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