Pale French blue-grey fabric with a fine, even woven texture in close-up

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Romo

Roden French Blue

Roden French Blue is a softly muted blue-grey textile with a close, even weave. Its cool colour is gently softened by the visible thread texture, giving the plain surface understated depth.

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About this fabric

The swatch shows a fine, tightly woven structure, with small horizontal and vertical threads creating a subtle textile grain rather than a printed pattern. Its pale French blue carries a distinct grey cast, reading calm and lightly misted instead of bright or saturated. The even surface gives the colour a smart, quietly tailored character while retaining the natural visual variation of woven cloth. No performance features are noted in the supplied specification.

How to use it

Use this cool blue-grey on a tailored sofa, occasional chair or relaxed curtain, pairing it with chalky whites, soft grey and pale timber to keep the room light and composed.

A cool, finely textured blue-grey that brings quiet colour and subtle depth to seating or window treatments.

Romo Alston Fabric

Specification

Composition: 55% Viscose 24% Linen 10% Cotton 8% Polyester 3% Polyamide
Width: 140 cms (55.1 ")
Rub test (Martindale): 50,000 Severe Contract
Suitable for: Curtains And Drapes, Upholstery
Style: Semi-plain
Aftercare: Do Not Bleach, Consult Specialist Dry Cleaner, Do Not Tumble Dry, Cool Iron, Do Not Machine Or Hand Wash
Environmental: REACH Compliant, PFAS Free
Product type: Plain / Textured Weave, Linen / Linen Blend
Sample size: 17cm x 13cm

Specification as published by Romo. 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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