Olive-brown abstract woven fabric with fine horizontal ripples

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Linwood

Tidal Sepia

Name: Tidal Sepia
Brand: Linwood

Tidal Sepia shows Chesil’s rippled abstract weave in a muted olive-brown palette, with fine horizontal striations that give the surface a dry, textural look.

muted olive brown abstract medium smart upholstery

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About this fabric

This fabric is specified for fixed upholstery and has a 35,000 Martindale rub test, making it well suited to contract and general domestic seating. The composition blends 53% viscose, 26% linen, 16% cotton and 5% polyester, which helps create the cloth’s softly lustrous yet matt, slightly slubbed finish. In this colourway, the olive and sepia tones sit close together, so the pattern reads as tonal and earthy rather than high-contrast, with the lighter threads lifting the weave as the light moves across it. It is 137cm wide, has an approximate 35cm vertical pattern repeat, and should be dry cleaned.

How to use it

Use Tidal Sepia on an armchair, banquette or headboard where you want an understated, tailored look with warmth. Its olive-brown depth pairs naturally with oak, aged brass, tobacco leather and soft cream upholstery.

A grounded olive-brown with subtle texture for tailored seating or accent pieces.

Linwood Chesil Fabric

Specification

Aftercare: Dry Clean
Composition: 5% Polyester, 26% Linen, 16% Cotton, 53% Viscose
Fr rating: A Conforms to BS5852 Part 1 Source 0 (Cigarette) and 1 (Match)
Rrp: £91.90
Rub test (martindale): 35,000 rubs
Suitable for: Fixed Upholstery
Upholstery grade: Contract, General Domestic
Vertical repeat (approx): 35cm
Width (approx): 137cm

Specification as published by Linwood. 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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